El barroc
Example: El barroc va influir profundament en la música clàssica europea.
Definition
"El barroc" refers to the Baroque period in music, characterized by ornate detail, expressive style, and the use of contrast in dynamics and texture. It significantly influenced European classical music, spanning roughly from 1600 to 1750, featuring composers like Bach and Vivaldi.
Etymology
The term "el barroc" originates from the Portuguese word 'barroco,' meaning an irregularly shaped pearl. It was later adopted in various languages to describe the extravagant and elaborate artistic style of the 17th and early 18th centuries. Did you know? The word was initially used negatively to criticize the complexity of this style before becoming a recognized art historical term.
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