This is more of an outline of major points than a real detailed list.... so there are probably some things in the text that aren't mentioned here.
Dates: 1600-1720
Elements of Baroque music: unity of mood, constant rhythm, characteristics of melodies, terraced dynamics, , predominant texture, continuo/figured bass.
Orchestra makeup. Instrumental becomes more important in later part - opera invented and vocal predominant in first half of era.
Place of music in society. How musicians could make a living.
Types of pieces:
opera - choral - cantata - oratorio - concerto (solo concerto vs. concerto grosso) - fugue - sonata - Suite (aka Dance Suite)
A-list composers:
JS Bach - Handel
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