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Started with the apperance of opera and ended with the death of Johann Sebastian Bach
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It is a kind of accompaniment that consits on chords and the base melody performed by a harpsichord or an organ. Frecuently the base melody appears reinforced by a lower instrument, like double bass, for example.
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The opera is a secular vocal form that aimed to revive classical Greek theatre. It first appard in Italy as along narrative composition, performed on stage.
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Became more important thanks to tecnical developmentsin instruments and the work of the luthiers. Another important reason was that performances start to specialise and the firts virtuosos appeard.
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Cantataa. consisted of a sequence of recitatives, arias and choruses
oratorio: was similar to opera, but with a religious plot, a narrator and a large choir.
Passion. similar to oratorio but related only the death and passion of Christ -
-It aimed to arouse emotions and musical performances spectacular.
-It used contrasting elements and overelaborate melodies.
-It was based on the diatonic scales that we know.
-It had an insistent, mechanical rhythm with strong repeated beats.
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Fugue: one movement based on the same musical idea performed by different parts that started at different times and overlapped, giving imitative counterpoint.
Suite: a series of various dances with different characters, rhythms and tempos.
Sonata: four movements alternating between slow and fast tempos.
Concerto: consists of three constrasting movements (allegro, lento and allegro)
