Music
Theresa Schilling Music Appreciation 09/15/03 The Baroque Period The Baroque era covered the years between 1600 through 1750. ... The music of the Baroque era was often described with a sense of movement, energy, and tension. Baroque music often represented a persons emotion, which made the audience relate more to the music and made it more enjoyable. One of the most important characteristics of Baroque music was the basso continuo. ... Baroque music also had a feeling of continuity. ... The music in the Baroque society was written to meet demands that came from the churches and the courts. ... Listeners would go to the music clubs, homes, taverns, and church to listen to music. The audience demanded new music. ... Audiences would gather and listen to music by attending church or the opera. The opera was very popular during this time and it gave the audience a chance to learn and hear music from these composers. Opera would show the emotional effect of the words and notes of the music.