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Baroque music
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style of Western classical music
Baroque music is a style of Western classical music that developed primarily in Europe from the early 1600s through the mid-1700s. It is characterized by elaborate melodies, rich harmonies, and ornate compositions, and remains influential in concert halls and recordings today.
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- Part of
- Baroque
- Followed by
- Classical period
- Follows
- Renaissance music
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- 1600-00-00
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Painting by Evaristo Baschenis of Baroque instruments, including a cittern, viola da gamba, violin, and two lutes
Common practice period
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