MUSIC 1A03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Ripieno, Fortepiano, Theatricality
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Baroque style (1600 1750) opera, fugue, concerto. Comes from a word referring to an irregularly shaped pearl term captures positive qualities about baroque art and music. Emotions expressed with subtle dynamic changes and use of dissonant chords. Opera is an expression of the baroque interest in theatricality and passion. (controlled by four humours; passions or affects) Baroque concerto solo concerto and concerto grosso (concertino or ripieno, or tutti: contrast and unity. Latin concertare ( to contend with : opposition of different forces, three-movement work exploiting contrast between orchestra and one or more solo instruments. Rationalism knowledge derived from logical thinking. Grand, expressive, dramatic buildings with theatrical quality. Necessary for the creation of opera and reflects the aesthetic view that music should be the servant of the words and not the master. Recitative is distinguished from other musical devices in which music is priority. Male singer who was castrated before his voice changed in puberty.
