HEL Choose one of the composers discussed in the unit and listen to their work. Which work did you listen to? How would you describe this composer’s music? Why do you think this composer was an influential figure in the Baroque period?

I chooseAntonio Vivaldi one of his works was Four Seasons iwould describe Antonio’s music pleasant to listen to. I think that Antonio Vivaldiwas an influential figure in Baroque music because his music was so innovativeand he brightened the rhythm structure of the concerto.

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The figure bass which is also called the thoroughbass which is a musical notation using numbers to indicate chords, intervals, and other aspects in relation to the bass note of the music. The numbers were generally placed under the bass line to indicate the intervals that the bass note should use. The figured bass was closely related to what is known as the basso continuo (or shortened to just continuo). Basso continuo was the harmony of the music. Generally, an instrument that was capable of playing chords played the basso continuo, such as a harpsichord, organ, or harp. Bass instruments, such as a cello or bassoon, might also be included.

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