MUSIC OF THE

BAROQUE
PERIOD
 MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE
PERIOD

The Baroque period is divided into three

major phases: early, middle, and late.
Overlapping in time, they are conventionally
dated from 1580 to 1650, from 1630 to 1700,
and from 1680 to 1750.
15 Musical Instruments Of The Period
2. Viol (Viola da 3. Sackbut
Gamba) (Trombone) 4. Baroque Flute 5. Timpani
 15 Musical Instruments Of The Baroque Period
8. Baroque
6. Pipe Organ 7. Pianoforte Guitar and Lute 9. Natural Trumpet and Horn 10. Violin Family
 15 Musical Instruments Of The Baroque Period
11. Musette de 12. Bassoon, Oboe and
Chalumeau 13. Serpent 14. Recorder 15. Castanets
Cour
THE THREE MAJOR PHASES IN BAROQUE PERIOD
THE THREE MAJOR PHASES IN BAROQUE PERIOD

1630 –1700 - The rise of the centralized

court is one of the economic and
political features of what is often
labelled the Age of Absolutism

1630 – is defined by the emergence of

the vocal styles of cantata, oratorio,
and opera

is a historiographical term used to

describe a form of monarchical power
that is unrestrained by all other
institutions, such as churches,
legislatures, or social elites
Jean-Baptiste Lully
THE THREE MAJOR PHASES IN BAROQUE PERIOD

1680–1750 high point of music

history , characterized by length
and counterpoint

The two master of this period: In techhnical mastery and

maturity and not a time of
innovation but of refinement
31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28
July 1750

Was a German composer and

musician of the late Baroque period

Agnus Dei

Prelude

Fugue
23 February 1685 – 14 April 1759

Was a German-British Baroque composer well

known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, concerti
grossi, and organ concertos

Water Music (1717)

Messiah (1742)

Zadok the Priest (1727)

Music for the Royal Fireworks (1749)

 MONUMENTAL
POTTERY METAL SCULPTURES
FIGURINES
 RE
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COINS PAINTINGS MOSIAC

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ENGRAVE GEMS
Ø Are rules or guidelines to be consider when
judging art.

Ø represent how the artist uses the elements of

art to create an effect and to help
convey the artist's intent in the principles of
art and design
RHYTHM - a principle of design that suggests
movement or action And usually achieved through
repetition of lines, shapes, colors, and more.

MOVEMENTS - is the path the viewer's eye takes

through the work of art, often to focal areas
and can be directed along lines, edges, shape,
and color within the work of art.
IS ARRANGING
ELEMENTS SO THAT
NO PART OF THE

BALANCE
ART WORK
OVERPOWERS OR
SEEMS HAVIER
THAN THE OTHER
PART
(Formal Balance) -
balance in which both
sides of a composition
have the same
elements in the same
position, as in a mirror-
image, or the two
sides of a face.
(Informal Balance) -
Balance in which the
composition is
balanced due to the
contrast of any of the
elements of art.
in which elements are
equally spaced around
a central point, as in
the spokes
coming out of the hub
of a bicycle tire.
EMPHASIS
PROPORTIONS
HARMONY
VARIETY
IS THE FEELING
OF HARMONY
BETWEEN ALL
PARTS OF THE
ARTWORK WHICH
CREATES A
SENSE OF
COMPLETENESS.
 YOU

EVERYONE!!!