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Historical context
Baroque 1500-1750
👤 J.S. Bach, Handel, Vivaldi
Stile Antico / prima prattica (to 1600)
polyphonic style of 1500s
Sacred music
Stile Moderno / seconda prattica (from 1600)
New theatrical style emerging from late Italy
Emphasis on solo voice, polarity of melody and bass line
Expressive harmony
Secular music
Classical 1750-1830
Galant Style (1720-1770)
Homophony
Melody dominated homophony
Repetition in melody
Ornamentation from baroque, but less exquisite
Generally simple sounding harmonies
Functional
Obvious cadence points
Historical context 1
Historical context
Baroque 1500-1750
👤 J.S. Bach, Handel, Vivaldi
Stile Antico / prima prattica (to 1600)
polyphonic style of 1500s
Sacred music
Stile Moderno / seconda prattica (from 1600)
New theatrical style emerging from late Italy
Emphasis on solo voice, polarity of melody and bass line
Expressive harmony
Secular music
Classical 1750-1830
Galant Style (1720-1770)
Homophony
Melody dominated homophony
Repetition in melody
Ornamentation from baroque, but less exquisite
Generally simple sounding harmonies
Functional
Obvious cadence points
Historical context 1