About Baroque music
Baroque music is a music genre in the 1600s. It is usually classed as a form of classical music and music of Europe.
Among the best-known names in the style are Johann Sebastian Bach, Claudio Monteverdi, Arcangelo Corelli, François Couperin, Giuseppe Tartini and Girolamo Frescobaldi.
Baroque music has given rise to 6 subgenres on this site, such as Galante music, Da capo aria, French overture and Empfindsamkeit.
From Wikipedia
Baroque music (UK: or US: ) refers to the period or dominant style of Western classical music composed from about 1600 to 1750. The Baroque style followed the Renaissance period, and was followed in turn by the Classical period after a short transition (the galant style). Baroque music forms a major portion of the "classical music" canon, and continues to be widely studied, performed, and listened to. Key composers of the Baroque era include Jacopo Peri, who wrote the first operas; Alessandro Stradella, who originated the concerto grosso style; and Arcangelo Corelli, who was one of the first composers to publish widely and have his music performed across Europe.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Baroque music.
Key artists
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Claudio Monteverdi
- Arcangelo Corelli
- François Couperin
- Giuseppe Tartini
- Girolamo Frescobaldi
- Jordi Savall
- Nikolaus Harnoncourt
- Johann Joachim Quantz
- Giulio Caccini
Related genres
Opera
1600s · Europe
Chamber music
form of classical music composed for a small group of instruments
Sonata
1600s · Europe
Cantata
1600s
Fugue
contrapuntal musical form based on a subject that recurs in imitation
Madrigal
secular vocal music composition of the Renaissance and early Baroque e
Overture
instrumental introduction to any musical piece
Renaissance music
1400s
Questions people ask
Real questions from the Stack Exchange community – follow a link to read the discussion.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Baroque music?
Baroque music is a music genre in the 1600s. It is usually classed as a form of classical music and music of Europe.
Where and when did Baroque music originate?
Baroque music originated in the 1600s.
Who are famous Baroque music artists?
Johann Sebastian Bach, Claudio Monteverdi, Arcangelo Corelli, François Couperin, Giuseppe Tartini and Girolamo Frescobaldi.