Answer & Explanation:
1. The Baroque period refers to an era that started around 1600 and ended around 1750, and included composers like Bach, Vivaldi and Handel, who pioneered new styles like the concerto and the sonata.
2. The Main Characteristics of Baroque Music
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• The Basso Continuo (Figured Bass).
• One mood throughout the entire piece.
• Important String sections.
• Modes were replaced by the Major/Minor key system.
• Many different forms are used such as Binary, Fugue
• Many types of music, e.g. The Chorale, Opera, the Dance Suite.
3. The first part of the Baroque period hail from Italy, including Monteverdi, Corelli and Vivaldi.
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