Baroque Period (1600-1700) 17th Century

For the benefit of all... Understanding the style of Baroque Music. Need more in-depth understanding after reading this? Look up for me! Meanwhile.. enjoy learning and reading!

Texture
- Basically polyphonic, contrapuntal, or counterpoint

Harmony
- Chords and their inversions were established
- Basic cadence used (Perfect, Plagal, Imperfect, Interrupted)

Melody
- A melody (Theme) usually appears in sequence
- These reappearances could also be modified though the style remains the same
- Melodic lines can be quite chromatic at times
- Ornaments largely used

Tonality
- Diatonic key

Tempo
- Usually stays the same throughout

Dynamic
- Range in dynamic is narrow
- Terrace dynamic

Style
- Formal, imitative

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