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During this time, instrumental music became just as important as vocal music both in quality and quantity, as many new developments occurred in the instrumental world. The Baroque Era saw the continuation of all the instruments that were used during the Renaissance. During this period, there were mechanical and technological improvements to the instruments, and they started to develop into the instruments that we know today. Another important development of the Baroque Era was the development of the violin family, which occurred at the end of the 1600s.
The clavichord produced sound by striking a metal wedge striking against a string when a key was pressed. The sound quality was weak, but the instrument was able to produce some dynamics. It was mainly used in Germany and usually played as a solo instrument or in a small ensemble.
The Baroque organ was more powerful than its predecessor, the Renaissance organ. Organs were mostly associated with church music and used as solo instruments or accompaniment instruments. A vast growth in organ literature took place during this period.
The Harpsichord was very popular and was known by various names in different parts of Europe. In Italy, it was called a clavicembalo . In England, it was referred to as a virginal. In France it was termed a clavecen , and in Germany, it was named klavier . The harpsichord usually had two manuals or keyboards. It's tone was produced with quills which plucked the strings mechanically every time a key was pressed. The tone of the harpsichord was stronger than the clavichord but it could not produce dynamics. The harpsichord was the main instrument employed in the basso continuo. It is one of the most distinctive sounds of the Baroque Era and was the most favored instrument in solo music.
The principal string instruments of the 1600s were the viol family. The new violin family of instruments slowly replaced them. The violin soon became the new leader of the stringed instruments, and its sound became the dominant timbre in late Baroque ensemble music. The bass viol commonly known as the contrabass, or double bass was still utilized, even though the other viols died out. During the 1600s, the lute started to lose its dominance in the music world. A few pieces of lute music were still being produced, mainly in France and Germany.
During the Baroque era the principal woodwind instrumentsused were the bassoon, flute, and oboe. Older end-blown recorders were still in use during the late Baroque period. The transverse flute started to become a common solo and ensemble instrument. Brass instruments such as horns, trumpets, and trombones were used in large ensembles, but rarely as solo instruments.
Timpani were the only percussion instruments in common use at this time. They were used sparingly in the orchestra.
During the Baroque era, the Viola family was introduced making them famous intruments for the orchestra. The Organ had a few improvments also. During this era, with the Viola family of instruments, Classical Music reached a higher level.
The harpsichord, organ, clavichord are the main keyboard instruments
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What was the baroque orchestra for?
Baroque orchestras typically use period instruments, so the instruments that baroque composers would have originally composed for. This can create a more authentic experience for audience members with a sound that isn't heard with modern instruments.
When was the basso continuo common?
In the Baroque era (1600–1750)
One or more instruments that accompanied a main melodic line in the Baroque era was known as?
Basso continuo
Which instrument that was being used in the baroque orchestra was found in the classical period?
String Instruments
The first era of Western music in which instrumental music was as important as vocal music was the?
I believe it was the Baroque Era. The Baroque Era was when instruments really began to develop. Orchestras and ensembles were formed, and secular music began to flourish. The Medieval Era was mostly religious music or ballads sung by troubadours, so I think the human voice was more prominently known in that time.
What is a clavier used for in the keyboard?
A clavier is the French word for keyboard instruments such as a harpsicord, a clavicord or a fortepiano mostly baroque-era instruments. The most common reference of a clavier is a piano.
What was the baroque orchestra for?
Baroque orchestras typically use period instruments, so the instruments that baroque composers would have originally composed for. This can create a more authentic experience for audience members with a sound that isn't heard with modern instruments.
When was the basso continuo common?
In the Baroque era (1600–1750)
One or more instruments that accompanied a main melodic line in the Baroque era was known as?
Basso continuo
Which instruments would you find in a romantic period orchestra in the woodwind section that you would not find in a baroque period orchestra?
Strings, woodwinds and percussion instruments were used in the romantic period orchestra. Small scale instruments were used during this period.
Was Kepler and Curie where scientists doing the baroque era?
Curie was not part of the baroque era.
Why is the year 1750 used as the barrier between the baroque and classical periods?
Historians used JS Bach's death to mark the end of the baroque era.
Which instrument that was being used in the baroque orchestra was found in the classical period?
String Instruments
What movement did the rococo era model after?
baroque baroque
Did Shakespeare live in the Baroque era?
In the latter part of his life, yes, the very early Baroque era.
The first era of Western music in which instrumental music was as important as vocal music was the?
I believe it was the Baroque Era. The Baroque Era was when instruments really began to develop. Orchestras and ensembles were formed, and secular music began to flourish. The Medieval Era was mostly religious music or ballads sung by troubadours, so I think the human voice was more prominently known in that time.
What were the greatest architectural achievements of the Baroque era?
Baroque era is the building style of the Baroque era that began in the late 16th century. The Catholic church was first built during this era. It is also a embellishment of the wealth and power of the church.
