Baroque Meaning and Definition


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Baroque meaning

Word: Baroque

How to pronounce: bəˈrɒk

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Relating to or denoting a style of European architecture, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries that followed mannerism and is characterized by ornate detail. In architecture the period is exemplified by the palace of Versailles and by the work of Bernini in Italy. Major composers include Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel; Caravaggio and Rubens are important baroque artists.

Example sentences: "Early eighteenth century baroque composer Vivaldi was a trained priest who had music in his heart."

Noun

Definitions:

1. The baroque style or period.

Example sentences: "The interior of the church is in lavish baroque"


Synonyms:

baroque style

the baroque style

baroque era

fanciful

intricate

fancy

elaborate


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Baroque in Other Languages...

Spanish: Barroco

German: Barock

French: Baroque

Italian: Barocco

Turkish: Barok


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