Discussion Post
• From the Renaissance to the Baroque music underwent an explosion of complexity. Relatively simpler four- or six-part motets and madrigals were continually expanded into the orchestral masterpieces of Bach or the grand oratorios of Handel.
• Describe in your own words how you experience the difference between Renaissance and Baroque music.
• Pick a favorite recording among all of the Baroque music you listened to in the text. Which piece is your favorite? Why and how?
• Of the three style periods we've studied so far - Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque - which is your favorite? What's your best piece of music you've heard so far for this? Here's the important part: try to describe why. All the same problems of question #2 apply here as well but give it your best.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.