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What is the Baroque Era?
Era of music and art from the 1600's to 1750
Who is a notable composer from the Baroque Era?
J.S. Bach
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Antonio Vivaldi
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Baroque Era
- Spanned from the 1600s to 1750, marked by elaborate art and music.
- Key composers include J.S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, G.F. Handel, and J. Pachelbel.
- Characterized by ornamentation, trills, complex textures, and sudden dynamics.
- Notable musical forms developed: concertino, sinfonia, cantata, oratorio.
Classical Era
- Lasted from 1750 to 1825, emphasizing clarity and balance in music.
- Prominent composers were J. Haydn, W. A. Mozart, D. Scarlatti, and A. Salieri.
- Features simple melodies, light texture, and the use of crescendo and diminuendo, primarily homophonic in nature.
- Introduced musical forms such as symphony, string quartet, concerto for virtuoso solo instrument, and sonata-allegro form.
Romantic Era
- Extended from 1825 to 1900, reflecting emotional depth and individual expression.
- Renowned composers included Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner.
- Music reflected a fascination with nature, dark themes, nationalism, and a break from traditional conventions.
- Although no new forms were created, existing forms were expanded, as evidenced in Beethoven's 9th Symphony and Wagner's operas.
20th Century Era
- Began in 1900 and continues to the present, showcasing diversity and innovation in music.
- Key composers from this era include A. Copland, Ralph Vaughan Williams, A. Schoenberg, and I. Stravinsky.
- Marked by increased dissonance, cultural borrowing in scale usage, and the fusion of different musical elements (e.g., jazz).
- New musical forms emerged, including jazz, blues, rock 'n roll, and musical theatre, alongside advancements in recording and television technology.
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