What was the importance of music to the nobility of the Baroque period? Are there parallels today?

For your initial post, provide these links and discuss the following: Why was Bach such an important composer? What was the importance of music to the nobility of the Baroque period? Are there parallels today? Explain the differences in style in the Baroque period. Find other examples of Baroque music (video or mp3).

Identify a musical composition that features the instrument you have selected. This does not mean that the music is performed only by one instrumentalist, i.e. a guitar solo.

1. Select a musical instrument to explore through research. For example, if you select the guitar, conduct some research on the guitar as an instrument so that you can discuss its origin, age, and diversity of use. You are NOT being asked for a research paper on the instrument. However, you ARE being asked to […]