Baroque music
Also known as Baroque period, music of the Baroque, Baroque era, baroque
style of Western classical music
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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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Painting by Evaristo Baschenis of Baroque instruments, including a cittern, viola da gamba, violin, and two lutes
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