Beethoven, Bach and Bartok: Comparisons
Barouque Composers Still Being Played Frequently
Monteverdi
Lully
Corelli
Pachelbel
Scarlatti
Purcell
Couperin
Albinoni
Vivaldi
Telemann
Rameau
Bach
Handel
Gluck
Baroque and Classical Orchestras DifferencesBaroque Orchestras Classical Orchestras
String section and basso continuo central to the orchestra. Other instruments are occasional additions. Standard group of four sections: strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Different instruments treated individually.
Fairly small; generally 10- 40 players. Larger than baroque; great variation to the numbers of players.
Flexible use of timbres, e.g. Timpani and trumpets used generally just for festive music. Standardised sections. Most sections used regularly.
Tone colour is distinctly secondary to other musical elements. Greater variety of tone colour and more rapid changes of colour.
Timbre is unimportant and therefore a piece written for......
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