El barroco
Example: El barroco influyó profundamente en la música clásica europea.
Definition
"El barroco" refers to a period and style in European classical music characterized by elaborate musical ornamentation, contrast, and expressiveness, flourishing roughly between 1600 and 1750. It significantly influenced the development of Western classical music with composers like Bach and Handel.
Etymology
The term "el barroco" comes from the Portuguese word 'barroco,' meaning an irregularly shaped pearl, which was adopted to describe the highly ornate and intricate style of art and music. It was later used to label the distinctive artistic period known for its complexity and decoration.
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