Baroque Music: Composers, Instruments, and Characteristics

This article delves into the world of Baroque music, exploring its composers, instruments, and unique characteristics. From Jean-Jacques Rousseau to J.S. Bach, learn about the musicians who shaped this era. Discover the instruments used in Baroque concerts and the baseline they create. Dive into the inspiration behind this music, which draws from dance and evokes both harshness and beauty. Whether you love it or find it difficult, Baroque music is sure to captivate your senses.

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Table of Contents
Baroque......................................................................................................................................3
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, by J. S. Bach.............................................................3
I (First movement)......................................................................................................................3
II (Second movement)................................................................................................................3
III (Third movement).................................................................................................................4
Cantata No. 140, by J.S.Bach.....................................................................................................4
Concerto for Flute and Orchestra in D major by W. A. Mozart................................................4
Symphony No. 40 in G minor by W.A.Mozart..........................................................................4
Eine kleine Nachtmusic (A Little Night Music), third movement.by W. A. Mozart.................5
10 String Quartet in C major ("Emperor"), second movement, Franz Haydn...........................5
No. 11 “Dies Irae” from the Requiem by W. A. Mozart...........................................................5
Symphony No. 5, in C minor, first movement. By Beethoven..................................................6
Symphonie Fantastique, fifth movement, by Hector Berlioz.....................................................6
Nocturne in E-flat major, op.9, no.2 by Frederic Chopin..........................................................6
“Im wunderschonen Monat Mai” (“In the Marvelous Month of May") from Dichterliebe
(Poet’s Love) by Robert Schumann...........................................................................................6
Etude No. 1, Opus 10, by Chopin..............................................................................................6
“Celeste Aida” (“Heavenly Aida”) from opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi..................................7
References..................................................................................................................................8

Baroque
Jean-Jacques Rousseau is the musician as well composer of the music. It is titled by the
Baroque music. The specified music is style of Western art music which has been composed
in 1600 to 1750, the era which was chased by Renaissance music era and transformed by
Classical era.
This kind of music is sung in events and in group. Instruments that are used to create a
baseline in the concert are strings, woodwinds, keyboards, brass and percussion..
The specified music is inspired by the dance music on the other hand while listening people
felt that it s a harsh and unnatural and in performance moments are difficult.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, by J. S. Bach
Following music is titled with Six Concerts à plusieurs instruments and the music is
composed by by Johann Sebastian Bach
Present music is sung by male singer and base is provided by the Concertino: harpsichord,
violin, and flute.
The music is full on inspiration it motivates the peoples to work happily and create a
soothing environment.
I (First movement)
Music of First movement is composed by Joaquín Rodrigo in 1939 who is a Spanish artist .it
is titled with Concierto de Aranjuez
It is sung by the male singer and animated by rhythmic spirit and vigour and it starts with
solo guitar strumming a three-measure theme in 6/8. The idea is made
of supertonic, dominant, and tonic chords
People have a different view about this music some love the music and others felt that they
get into the mood of depression
II (Second movement)

Second movement is introduced by the cur anglais and music is made by guitar and solo
instruments. In the beginning people feel the music is melodious but as it carried stings of
guitar creates a tension in the mind of listener but in the end again flow with the melody.
III (Third movement)
One of the composers of third movement was Mozart’s who composed the title ‘Paragur”
Symphony. Further a vertical compendium of orchestra instruments were used for the stated
music form. ’While listening this kind of music of Third movement in the concert people feel
the fragrance of magnolias, the gushing of fountains, as well as the singing of birds in the
garden however natural and peaceful environment is felt by the listeners.
Cantata No. 140, by J.S.Bach
The present music is composed by y Johann Sebastian Bach, and tilled as Wachet auf, ruft
uns die Stimme moreover it is known as Sleepers Wake. Central movement of the cantata is
used by the bach which is the basis of Schübler Chorales
The singer of the music is male and instruments that are used by the composer are horn, 2
oboes, taille, bassoon, violino piccolo, 2 violins, viola, continuo
It is a kind of classical music it creates an environment of happiness and it’s a delightful
performance as music are conducted in batches.
Concerto for Flute and Orchestra in D major by W. A. Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart' is the composer of the classical Era and the concert is titled with
the name of Oboe Concerto (Comeau and et al., 200-209). It is the most important
concertos in the oboe repertoire. In which 3 movements are composed
The musicians are male and females both and they sung with the instruments like orchestra
flute as well scores featuring the flute. The concerts were amazing everyone connect with the
tone of the flute and instruments. People can’t take eye from them.
Symphony No. 40 in G minor by W.A.Mozart
The present music is composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and known as as Sturm und
Drang.

The symphony is scored (in its revised version) for flute, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons,
2 horns, and strings. It works within four movement and mostly focus on classical style
music. It is a gentle and melodious music which comprise soft and elegant environment.
Eine kleine Nachtmusic (A Little Night Music), third movement.by W. A.
Mozart
Eine kleine Nachtmusik is composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is a type little night
music (Franses, 219-221). Third movement that is marked Allegretto is in together trio and
minuet within time. The minuet is in the home key of G major, the complementary trio in the
leading key of D major. As it is ordinary in this form, the minuet is played again da
capo following the trio.
One gets easily embraced and involved in the fluidity of the stated music.
10 String Quartet in C major ("Emperor"), second movement, Franz
Haydn
This movement is known as Emperor. Second movement is composed by the Samuel Adler.
Second movement, in G major cut time, is in strophic variation form, with the "Emperor's
Hymn" as the subject matter.
It is a magnificent lesson in orchestration. The additional official factor to notice is that the
whole structure is an accretion of the basics which have gradually entered the vocal and
contrapuntal scheme in the course of the variation and have turned out to be a natural part of
the declaration.
The above stated music is best for an emperor as it is related to patriotism.
No. 11 “Dies Irae” from the Requiem by W. A. Mozart
Mozart composed part of the Requiem in Vienna and after its death it is later completed
Franz Xaver Süssmayr. The instruments used in specified music are violins, viola and basso
continuo (Lee, 55-95). Further, the basset horn parts are played on conventional clarinets.
Above stated form of music was not able to satisfy the traditional “Sussmayr ” even major
attempts were made to completion of Requiem.

Symphony No. 5, in C minor, first movement. By Beethoven
It is the most played symphonies in classical music and it is composed by of Ludwig van
Beethoven. In the forth movements it is Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
It starts with a characteristic four-note "short-short-short-long" symphony is scored
for woodwinds, Brass, percussion , strings. The songs starts wild outburst of energy but right
away crashes into a wall."
Symphonie Fantastique, fifth movement, by Hector Berlioz
Fifth movement of symphonies is composed by Hector Berlioz and it is titled as an Episode
in the Life of the Artist. Such music is sung by the male artists and the they play famous
romantic works for orchestra. The music is played by the orchestra that consist of clarinets,
flutes , oboes , ophicleides, bassoons, trumpets, French horns, snare drum, cornets,
trombones, pairs of timpani, cymbals, bells in C and G, bass drum, harps, and strings.
The music leads the listener to move on to romantic and peaceful thoughts.
Nocturne in E-flat major, op.9, no.2 by Frederic Chopin
Composition of Nocturne in E-flat major is done by Frederic Chopin and it is well known is
the form of rounded binary. Legato melody kind of music is played by the musician and
piano is mostly played in the concerts.
The music includes subordinate melody which is played through rubato.
“Im wunderschonen Monat Mai” (“In the Marvelous Month of May")
from Dichterliebe (Poet’s Love) by Robert Schumann
Dichterliebe is composed by Robert Schumannand and it is titled as song cycle of Robert
Schumann (Wofford, 171-195). It is majorly connected with male voice a but it is primarily
performed by the females.
It adopts the words from prom and its words are linked with the language of flowers and
dreams with fairy tale.
Etude No. 1, Opus 10, by Chopin

Etude No. 1, Opus 10 is composed by the Frédéric Chopin in 1829. The main instrument
which is used in specified music is piano (Spafford, 201-225).
The music signifies the passion of the composer and influence the listeners in same manner.
“Celeste Aida” (“Heavenly Aida”) from opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi is an Italian opera composer who made the Celeste Aida" ("Heavenly
Aida"). In this music is linked by piano-vocal score is the romanza in the opera Aida .
Such music is played on the army battle or for encouraging the participants.
Cantata No. 140, by J.S.Bach is the artwork which influences me the most. It is the
performance presented immediately before the four weeks of Christmas. The reason due to
which I like it the most is the sad story attached with the particular chorale and the way the
music represents the same.

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