Baroque Music - Timeline and Known Composers

The word "baroque" comes from the Italian word "barocco" which means bizarre. The Baroque period was a time when composers experimented with form, styles and instruments. This period saw the development of opera and instrumental music. Learn more through this timeline and profiles of Baroque composers.

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