Music Theory/Baroque

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[edit] Definition

Baroque music loosely refers to music from around 1600-1750.

[edit] Composers

Notable composers include

• J.S. Bach (1685-1750)- Very prolific composer
• G.P. Telemann
• G.F. Handel (1685-175?)- Most famous work is the Hallelujah chorus from the Messiah oratorio
• Johann Pachelbel- Most famous work is the Canon in D
• D. Scarlatti

...and more

[edit] Style of Baroque

Usually contrapuntal. Very elegant, with lots of trills and other ornaments. J.S. Bach did this a LOT!

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