Prior to the classical era, musical patronage was dominated by the church. In the height of classicalism, the relatively new ‘public concert’ was growing in popularity, while patronage from monarchs was still the main lifeline for composers like Haydn and early Beethoven. Then by the start of the romantic era, the public concert grew to be the primary financial supporter of musicians. [2] Without this crucial shift in patronage, the lifestyle and vitality of musicians would be significantly different from how it is today. This change in patronage had a parallel relationship with changes in musical style as well.
Classical music was much more technical, and Baroque music was more minimalist and left more room for the performers to take liberty. Baroque music was characterized by highly rhythmic notation with little variations in dynamic. Classical music was characterized by strong, elegant, and poetic notation, without the large chord structures. Baroque styles were very inconsistent throughout its time, whereas Classical music was somewhat consistent. The Baroque era had a darker sound, whereas the Classical era had lighter sound.
Hu Zhenqi 24 June 2011 MRLC Mr.Ryan HOW BACH’S STYLE IS DISTINCT FROM VIVALDI’S Bach and Vivaldi are two of the most well known composers in the Baroque period. They have similarities and differences in their style of composition. This essay would focus on their differences in style. Their styles are different in many ways and most people would focus on their use of melody, harmony or rhythm but this essay would focus on their use of basso continuo. The way Bach uses basso continuo in his music is what makes Bach’s style distinct from Vivaldi’s.
Jessica Riffel Mush 101 Thought Piece #3 The Baroque Era brought monumental changes to instrumental music. During this time, instrumental music became just as important as vocal music both in quality and quantity, as many new developments occurred in the instrumental world. During the Baroque Era, the use of improvisation increased. This change was most important in instrumental music. However, as important as it was, improvisation caused problems when musicians attempted to understand and perform Baroque music accurately.
This style reflects the changings times very well . In those times people begins to be less religionist so subjects in art becomes less and less religious . The Baroque style first appears in Italy but it spreads fastly to the other European countries because it is very naturalistic , easily understandable and effective . Catholicism is the source of the Baroque style . There is Catholics Idealism .
Beethoven chose to compose Violin Concerto in D major for this concert, in order to do this he would have to take in certain elements. When Francois Tourte created the longer violin bow, many professionals change to it as it would make the instrument louder and more
ESSAY ASSIGNMENT #5 Part I. The two giants of the baroque period were George Frideric Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach. Summarize what elements might be found in their music highlighted in the "Characteristics of Baroque Music" section. Including the following elements: Unity of Mood, Rhythm, Melody, Dynamics, Texture, and the Basso Continuo or Figured Bass. In the Baroque period the music consisted of one main mood throughout, if it begins with grief it will end with grief.
Songs were often played to accompany poems and plays. The music would represent the mood of the play, and musicians would sit in a gallery above the stage. Music to be in the court was very popular. Composers would often write a piece in the name of a nobleman, and then give it to them as a gift. Others would try to catch the eye of the Queen, who was always on the hunt for new music.
Dido’s Lament The Baroque period was a significant turning point for music; it began to be a separate form of art and not purely based in religion. The use of Recitative and Aria became a critical key factor to the development of opera, and is clearly used in “Dido and Aeneas” by Purcell. To enhance the characteristics of the Baroque opera, many techniques for manipulating Pitch, Duration and Dynamics were used. With these techniques it created more emphasis of the text with the use of word painting and string instruments. Throughout this piece the Recitative of the song is mainly sung in speech form, creating emphasis on specific parts of the text.
Ornamentation In Baroque The seventeenth century is know as an era of invention and discovery, an age of daring expansion.1 Ornamentation is the practise of adding notes to a melody to help add expression, not spoil it. It helps emphasize a note and prolong its length. Ornamentation is one of the most important things to be considered in the history of music in this period. Earlier instruments did not sustain notes as long, so using this tactic helped.2 There were two main types of ornamentation used which were written, and improvisational. These types of ornamentation were used not only for instrumental music, but for vocal music as well.