The Baroque Age: Glamour and Grandiosity, 1600-1715

1. Baroque Music (pp. 432-435)
Music > Structure > Texture
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Johann Sebastian Bach’s polyphonic fugues and other compositions define the structure and beauty of Baroque instrumental music. Click on the link above to examine the differences between monophonic, polyphonic, and homophonic compositions by listening to variations of his Minuet in G. How does polyphony differ from homophony?

2. Baroque Dance (pp. 432-435)
Dance > Choreography > Compositional Elements
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In the Baroque era, ballet dancing was first introduced as a part of operas, such as those by Jean-Baptiste Lully. The organization of dances led to the development of choreography, or the composition of dance forms. To explore the nature of choreography, click on the link above, noting the contributions of movement, phrase, combination, and performance to produce meaning through dance.