MUSC 1100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Figured Bass, Concerto Grosso, Duple And Quadruple Metre
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I. baroque period (opera, cantata, oratorio, suite= vocal music) (sonata, concerto grosso, solo concerto= instrumental types) Claudio monteverdi-father expressive monody, wrote operas and songs. Johann sebastian bach- (late baroque) complex polyphony; fugues-master of counterpoint; organ comps. George frideric handel- (late baroque) was always famous, dance suites, oratorio, and opera. Arcangelo corelli- father of functional harmony; baroque solo + trio sonatas, chord progressions- harmony. Antonio vivaldi- father of concertos (500), wrote and produced 50+ operas. a. Emerges in rome to glorify the counter-reformation catholic church. Spreads to italy, spain, france, germany, austria, low countries and england. Rhythm uniform w/ meter maintained throughout the piece, one prominent idea uninterrupted. Texture early- homophonic, move away from polyphony of renaissance; late- back to polyphony, organ + keyboard. Excessive ornamentation in visual arts and rough, bold instrumental sound in music. Forms: sonata, concerto, opera emerged during baroque era. Structure + function (chordal framework+ strong bass line)
