CHEM 1212 Chapter : 14 3
Document Summary
Baroque: 1600-1750, flamboyant style, colossal proportions, abundant decoration, energetic, dramatic contrast, doctrine of affections, music can and should affect emotions of listener. The basso continuo: remained constant throughout era, purpose, establish strong bass, ensure purposeful chord structure, requires 2 instrumentalists, harpsichord plays chord progression, sustaining instrument (cello, bassoon) plays bass line. Early baroque melodic style: contrast with renaissance melody, 2 distinct style, dramatic, virtuosic vocal music, mechanical character of instrumental music. Introduction of melodic standard: melodic sequence, repetition of motives at higher or lower degrees, first appears in baroque music, continues as standard melodic procedure. Early baroque harmonic style: stable, diatonic chords support melody, played by basso continue, clearly defined chord progression, tonality reduces to major and minor keys. Early baroque rhythmic style: uniform character, driving beat, propulsive rhythms. Early baroque color: becomes enormously varied, traditional instruments perfected, new combinations explored, orchestra begins to take shape, terraced dynamics.
