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**Vocal and Instrumental Music of the Baroque Period** **Description:** Welcome to today\'s lesson on the vocal and instrumental music of the Baroque period! In this lesson, we will explore the characteristics of Baroque music, the performance practices during that time, and its connection to othe...

**Vocal and Instrumental Music of the Baroque Period** **Description:** Welcome to today\'s lesson on the vocal and instrumental music of the Baroque period! In this lesson, we will explore the characteristics of Baroque music, the performance practices during that time, and its connection to other art forms. Get ready to listen, learn, and appreciate the music of this fascinating era. **Activity 1: Listen and Perceive** Listen to the following vocal pieces from the Baroque period and answer the questions. Pay attention to the melody, harmony, and the overall mood of each piece: 1. **Piece 1: \"Ave Maria\" by Johann Sebastian Bach** - What instruments can you hear in the background? - Describe the mood of the piece. Does it feel joyful, solemn, or melancholic? 1. **Piece 2: \"Hallelujah\" chorus from Handel\'s Messiah** - What is the overall tempo of the piece? Is it fast-paced or slow? - How does the chorus create a sense of grandeur and power? **Activity 2: Performance Practice** Read the following statements about the performance practice during the Baroque period. Fill in the blanks with the correct words: 1. Baroque music was often performed in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 1. Composers in the Baroque period were not only musicians but also \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 1. The role of performers in Baroque music was to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. 1. The audience during the Baroque period consisted mainly of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. **Activity 3: Baroque Music and Other Art Forms** Match the following art forms with their connection to Baroque music. Write the corresponding letter in the blank space next to each number: **Art Forms** **Connection to Baroque Music** ----------------- -------------------------------------------------- A. Architecture 1\. Elaborate ornamentation and grand structures B. Painting 2\. Dramatic use of light and shadow C. Sculpture 3\. Emphasis on movement and emotion **Activity 4: Music Performance Evaluation** Using the provided rubric, evaluate a live or recorded performance of a Baroque music piece: Rubric: - Technical Skill - Interpretation - Expression - Dynamics - Overall Performance Write your observations for each criterion, providing specific examples to support your evaluation.