Naming the era -- The proposal : the first main theme -- The proposal : the second main theme -- Synergy of forces -- Defining the expressive ideal -- Vocal art

"A History of Baroque Music is a detailed treatment of the music of the Baroque era, with particular focus on the seventeenth century. The author's approach is

Companion to Music in the baroque.

Features 50 compositions from early Middle Ages to mid-18th century, including a Gregorian hymn, English lute piece, operatic arias, instrumental and vocal mote