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Claudio Monteverdio (1567-1642

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Orfeo (Opera)

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Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677)

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Lagrime mie (Cantata)

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Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)

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Trio Sonata in D Major, Op. 3 No. 2 (Trio Sonata)

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Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

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Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in A minor Op. 3 No. 6 (Violin Concerto)

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Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725)

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Clori Vezzosa (Cantana)

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Jacque de la Guerre (1665-1729)

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Suite No. 3 in A Minor (Keyboard Suite)

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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) 1

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Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543 (Organ Prelude and Fugue)

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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) 2

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Nun Komm de Heiden Heiland BWV 62 (Church Cantata)

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George Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)

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Paris Quartet No. 1 in G Major, TMV43:G1 (Concerto)

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Georg Friederich Handel (1685-1759)

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Saul (Oratorio)

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Baroque

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Originally a negative term, meaning., “overly ornate,” “gaudy,” or “in poor taste.”
A period in music history characterized by elaborate musical ornamentation, contrasting elements, and expressive melodies.

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Functional tonality

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A system of music composition that is based on the hierarchy of chords and their relationships to a tonal center.

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Opera

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A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists.

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Oratorio

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A large musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, typically a narrative on a religious theme.

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Cantata

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Similar to an Oratorio in subject matter and no acting
Shorter in length than an Oratorio (20-30) minutes
Often used in Church services.

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Recitative

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1) Intended to be a heightened style of speech
2) the music follows the natural inflections of the words
3) the accompaniment is normally very sparse and chordal
4) often depicts action
5) the rhythm is irregular

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Aria

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1) much more melodic
2) steadier rhythmic pulse
3) often used for characters to describe the emotions they feel at a particular time in the plot - reflective
4) accompaniment more active

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Figured Bass

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A musical notation system where numbers and symbols indicate intervals and chords above a bass line.

The only actual notes notated are the bass notes; the numbers and symbols help the player (often on harpsichord, organ, or other multi-note instruments) improvise harmonies above

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Basso Continuo

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A form of musical accompaniment used in the Baroque period, consisting of a bass line and harmonies.

One set of sheet music played by two individuals (harpsichord and viola de gamba or cello or other bass functioning instrument)

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Theorbo

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A stringed instrument from the lute family, characterized by its long neck and additional bass strings. Used in Baroque period

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Ballet

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A highly technical form of dance that tells a story through movement and music.
Formed and developed in Baroque period at first

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Trio Sonata

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A sonata for three instruments, typically two melody instruments and a continuo.

Most typically: violin 1, violin 2, and Basso Continuo

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Sonata

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Originally Trio sonata settings were very popular, eventually Solo and duo sonatas overtook the trio sonata. Instrumental
Different movements
Early on, the term was applied to a lot of things, over time it became more specific to a solo voice with accompaniment

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Concerto Grosso

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A form of baroque music for a group of solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra.

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Concerto

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A musical composition for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra.

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Ripieno

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The larger group of instruments in a concerto grosso, contrasting with the concertino.

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Concertino

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The smaller group of solo instruments in a concerto grosso.

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Suite

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A collection of dances, typically in the same key, for solo instruments or orchestra.

Dance movements as organized in a suite: Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Minuet, Gigue

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Da Capo form ABA

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A musical form where the first section is repeated after a contrasting section.

One idea, then a contrasting idea, then back to the first idea

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Binary form I:A:I:B:I

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A musical structure consisting of two contrasting sections, labeled A and B.

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Overture

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An orchestral piece that introduces an opera, ballet, or other musical work.

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French Overture

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A type of orchestral overture characterized by a slow introduction followed by a fast section.

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Chorale prelude

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A short liturgical composition for organ, based on a hymn tune.

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Prelude

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An introductory piece of music, often serving as a prelude to a larger work.

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Fugue

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Comes from a word that means “flight” or “fleeting”
This term has been used both as genre and a compositional technique
A contrapuntal composition where a theme is introduced and then developed through interweaving voices.

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Sonata da Camera

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A chamber sonata, typically consisting of dance movements.

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Sonata da Chiesa

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A church sonata, often more serious in character and suitable for liturgical use.

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Program Music

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Instrumental music that tells a story or describes a scene.

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Der Wohltemperiert e Klavier

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A collection of preludes and fugues by J.S. Bach, demonstrating the use of equal temperament.
One prelude and one fugue in each of the 12 major keys and 12 minor keys, so 24 preludes and 24 fugues.
A teaching tool

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Bel Canto style

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A style of singing characterized by beautiful tone and lyrical phrasing developed first in the Baroque era. It features virtuosic, quickly moving passages and highly dramatic, powerful statements.

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Temperament

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The tuning system used to adjust the intervals between notes in music

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Equal temperament

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A tuning system that divides the octave into 12 equal parts, allowing for consistent intervals across keys.

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Public concerts

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Musical performances open to the general public, often held in large venues.

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Libretto

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The text of an opera or other long vocal work.

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Sinfonia

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An instrumental composition, often serving as an introduction to an opera or oratorio.

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Ritornello

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A recurring passage in Baroque music, typically used in concertos.

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Canzonetta

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A short, light vocal piece, often with a playful character.

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BWV [Bach Werke Verzeichnis] BuxWV, etc

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Cataloging systems for the works of composers like J.S. Bach and Dieterich Buxtehude.

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