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| Dance-inspired movements. Made of movements in same key, differ in tempo, meter, and character. |
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| Chorus, vocal soloists, organ, small orchestra |
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– 4 parts; soprano alto tenor bass
– Has an unaccompanied subject to be noticed
– Very flexible arrangement between all parts, fighting for attention. |
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| 2 soloists, chorus, orchestra, tells story of christ’s suffering |
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| A composition in several movements for one to eight instruments. No voice. |
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| Large scale composition for chorus, vocal soloists, and orchestra. Based on biblical stories; Not intended for religious services |
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| Characteristics of Baroque Music |
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– Unity of Mood
– Continuous Rhythm
– Ornamental and Repetitive Melody
– Terraced dynamics, NOT gradual
– Polyphonic Texture (two+ melodies compete)
– Chords became important
– Lost love / christ suffering = chromatic scale |
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| La Primavera (Spring), Concerto for Violin and String Orchestra |
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| Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, Fourth Movement: Bourree |
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| Cantata No. 140, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, Fourth Movement |
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| Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted, from Messiah |
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| Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah |
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