Baroque Studies

Baroque Studies

Introduction

Scholars have used the term Baroque to refer to the music, art and literature of the 1600s. Music has always been a means of communication that sooths the soul; and provides openness and exposure towards emotional desires of one's inner self. However, music also has different genres and adapts itself according to the requirements of the listener. Where it soothes the soul, music has also proved to be useful for religious worshipping in form of religious music.

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