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In what centuries did the Baroque period take place?
17th and 18th centuries
What is a patron?
Someone who pays for music to be created
Did Baroque music have an international style?
No, it had a national identity
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What is basso continuo?
The use of a bass line under a melody
What instruments were used to play bass lines?
Harpsichord, organ, and lute
What is an accompanied melody?
When a single voice or instrument plays a main melody with other instruments as accompaniment
Baroque music instroduced contrasts in which three musical elements?
Rhythm, melody, and tempo
Who paid for new music?
Patrons
Which three groups were musical patrons during the Baroque era?
The Church, the monarchy, and the aristocracy
Which three people designed the best violins?
Stradivari, Amati, and Guarnieri
How many styles were developed in the Baroque Period?
Three: sonata, suite, and concerto
How many musicians on average were in a Baroque orchestra?
25
What is a characteristic of instrumental music in the Baroque period?
Independence from vocal music
