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1. Music of the Baroque Period
Teacher Eugene

2. Specific Objective:
• Describe the distinct characteristics of the
Baroque music. (MU9MRB-lb-f-5)

3. BAROQUE WORD SEARCH
O L O M E R T G S A A D N S P
E F P W G H S D S D S O A D O
H O M O P H O N I C I E R S L
O R N A M E N T A T I O N P Y
S H T U H K S O A H H N I R P
B R A C F A O S R C Y Z T V H
S A A N C V I T I T Z B I R O
N B R R D V I S R I A V L R N
S O E O O E P R C E A P G A I
T D Y R Q R L A T L C A F E C
O S P D A U T N D U N N I T B
I M B H O O O I N H O E O T F
I C A D E N Z A T I A S E C C
G E E N H I O C Y N N U I E T
S W E N M S T M O I E E E C S
WORDS TO FIND:
BACH, BAROQUE, CADENZA, CONCERTO,
HANDEL, HARPSICHORD, HOMOPHONIC,
IMPROVISATION, MONODY, ORGAN,
ORNAMENTATION, PATRON, PIZZICATO,
POLYPHONIC, SACRED, TREMOLO,
VIRTUOSIC, VIVALDI.

4. What is the term Baroque mean?
• Baroque is derived from the Portuguese word
“barroco” which means “pearl of irregular
shape”.

5. Characteristics of Baroque Music
• Melodies sound elaborate and ornamental
• Melodies are not easy to sing or remember
• Primarily contrapuntal textures with some homophony
• Dynamic contrast – alteration between loud and soft
• Consist of different music genres
• Orchestra consists of strings and continuo
• Harpsichord and organ are the keyboard instruments commonly used
• New forms:
• Binary –AB 3. Ground bass
• Ternary –ABC 4. Fugue

6. Music Genres
• CONCERTO – A form of orchestral music that employs a solo instrument
accompanied by an orchestra.
• CONCERTO GROSSO – a form of orchestral music between small group of solo
instruments called concertino and the whole orchestra called tutti.
• FUGUE – a contrapuntal piece, developed mainly by imitative counterpoint.
Usually written in 3 or 4 parts with main theme called “subject”
• ORATORIO – a large scale musical composition for orchestra and voices that
incorporate narrative on religious themes.
• CHORALE – musical compositions that resemble a harmonized version of
hymnal tunes of the protestants church during baroque period.

7. Famous Baroque Composers
Johann Sebastian Bach
(1685-1750)
- Came from a family of musician. A
religious man which was shown in
his sacred music.
- Known for his work on organs,
orchestra and oratorio.

8. Famous Baroque Composers
Antonio Vivaldi
(1678-1741)
- Nicknamed as “the red priest”. A
violinist virtuoso and one of the
greatest baroque composers.
- He was known mainly for composing
instrumental concertos. His most
famous piece is “The four seasons”.

9. Famous Baroque Composers
George Friedrich Handel
(1685-1759)
- Is remembered for his operas and
oratorios and England’s favorite
composer.
- “Messiah” is Handel’s most famous
creation and the very well known
“Hallelujah”.

10. SQUILT Activity:
• Baroque chorale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeBakTvwEes
• Chorale trio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYFPLVrCWDk

11. Direction: Based from the listening activity earlier. Answer and complete the
template below.
DYNAMICS RHYTHM
ORNAMENTATION MOOD

12. Reflections:
• What is the difference between the two chorales?
• Can you identify any similarities between the
chorales of the Baroque period and the chorales
of the present times?

13. References: Learner’s Material in Music & Arts, pages 13-18

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