Jain, Blog 1
The Baroque Period Reading about the Baroque Period it really intrigues me because the type of music that was made in this period was Opera music. The type of music that was created back then is something that would sound very familiar and a familiar type of beat compared to what music sounds like nowadays. […]
Khan Blog 1
Baroque music The Baroque music period took place during 1600-1750. Baroque music is one that is described as starting minimally but then flourishing. Bass lines and dancing were added to this music. Which allowed it to expand and diversify over time. It’s also mentioned that this music is almost like a speech. When listening to this […]
Metel, Blog 1
The Classical Period The Classical Period excites me because of its’ relation to the Enlightenment. Many historical events occurred within this particular period. The Enlightenment was known for the major shift towards sciences, reason and individual rights. The widespread of advancements contributed to the Industrial Revolution. Furthermore, this leads to rises within the middle class […]
Fraczek, Blog 1
The Renaissance Period The Renaissance Period of Western Art Music ranged from around 1430-1600. During this period ancient Greek and Roman history became the trend. And me, a mythological and philosophy fan, is very intrigued by this period. The thinking and the way society lived during ancient times and the thinking during the Renaissance are […]
Kutner Blog 1
The Baroque period took place from 1600-1750s. One thing about this period that excites me is that opera was invented during this time. The operas they had back then are very similar to musicals that we have today. The operas consisted of a combination between singing, as well as a storyline with a plot usually […]
Kotkes,Blog 1
The Baroque Period The invention of the new genre,opera is a very exciting part of the Baroque period. Many stories from Greek Mythology were used in the opera songs. There were speeches like songs and melodic songs. In the Baroque Period (1600-1750), there were many historical events. There are two historical events that I know […]
Wong, Blog1
The 20th Century time period of music is exciting in its newness and technological innovations which are reflected in many composer’s works during this time. The textbook describes this time period as one containing great changes in technology, medicine, and lifestyle. Styles like impressionism and expressionism came about emphasizing mood and the unconscious mind (respectively). […]
Kim, Blog 1
The Baroque period is exciting for me because I recently went to an NYPhilharmonic performance of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah“, and the fact that it was from the Baroque period is new information to me. Technically speaking, the historical event I do know of “Messiah” then, not as the opera, but as classical music. However, […]
Ferreira Blog 1
The renaissance is a period of renewal and enlightenment a lot of great works were created during this time period. Great art, music, philosophy, and books. The renewed interest is the best part that something old was brought back and kind of re-invented in a way. I know that during the renaissance Michelangelo painted the […]
Prompt for Blog 1
Based on the first letter of your last name, you will write a blog on one of the six historical periods of Western Art music described in Chapter 1. Medieval: A-D Renaissance: E-I Baroque: J-K Classical: L-M Romantic: N-V Twentieth Century: W-Z Some questions to answer after reading the textbook’s description of the period and […]
