MUS 1751 : MUSIC 1751 Exam 2
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"baroque is the term used to describe the arts generally during the period 1600-1750. Derived from the portuguese barocco, it originally had a negative connotation, signifying distortion and excess: baroque music first appeared in italy in the early seventeenth century. Rome and the palace of versailles: painting illustrates another important facet of baroque style: contrast. Bold colors are placed against each other, darkness is set against light, and canvases convey energy and tension: baroque music is highly dramatic. The doctrine of affections held that different musical moods could and should be used to communicate specific emotions to the listener: the baroque era gave rise to a wide variety of musical styles and new genres. Yet two elements remain constant: an expressive, sometimes extravagant, melody and a strong supporting bass: baroque music replaced the equal-voiced polyphonic texture of the. Renaissance with a polarity between the top and bottom lines.
