The Baroque Aesthetic and Forms
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The Baroque Aesthetic and Forms

An exploration of Baroque musical characteristics, focusing on polyphony, the basso continuo, and the concerto grosso. Students will examine how the patronage system influenced musical output.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB H1 Music LO1: Identify and describe musical elements and concepts.SEAB H1 Music LO2: Relate musical works to their historical contexts.

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An exploration of Baroque musical characteristics, focusing on polyphony, the basso continuo, and the concerto grosso. Students will examine how the patronage system influenced musical output.

Key Questions

  1. How did the patronage system shape Baroque music?
  2. What are the defining characteristics of the concerto grosso?
  3. How is polyphony structured in Baroque compositions?

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