Music of Baroque Period

A contrapuntal piece, developed mainly by imitative counterpoint

• It is usually written in 3 or 4 parts, with a main theme called -subject

• The entire piece grows mainly from a single brief tune of strong musical character

Example of Oratorio

Whole Orchestra

Music Orchestra with solo instrument

A small group of solo instruments

It is a form of orchestral music during the Baroque Period wherein the music is between a small group of solo instruments called concertino and the whole orchestra called tutti.

a large scale musical composition for orchestra and voices that incorporates narratives on religious themes. Unlike usual theatrical works, this is usually performed without the use of costumes, scenery, or action. It is usually written in the native language for the intended audience.

musical compositions that resemble a harmonized version of hymnal tunes of the Protestant Church during the Baroque era.

he came from a family of musicians. He was taught to play violin by his father who was then the town musician in Eisanach. • He entered school at age 7 where he was taught religion and other subjects. • He became orphaned at age ten.

derived from the Portuguese word_______" which means -pearl of irregular shape