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Genre
baroque
Parent Genre: classical

Baroque music is a genre that emerged in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. It is characterized by ornate melodies, intricate harmonies, and elaborate instrumentation. Baroque composers often used complex counterpoint and polyphony to create rich, multi-layered textures. This genre was popularized by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, and George Frideric Handel, who are known for their masterful compositions that continue to be celebrated today.


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List of baroque artists

Here is a list of baroque artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the baroque genre. You can find out what baroque genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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