Kapitel 18

Style Periods

Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern

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Baroque (c. 1600–1750)

Hallmarks: counterpoint, basso continuo, ornaments, terraced dynamics (sudden loud/soft shifts).

Masters: J. S. Bach, G. F. Handel, A. Vivaldi. Typical forms: fugue, suite, concerto grosso, oratorio.

Sound: dense polyphony, steady pulse, ornamented melodies.