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Definition of baroque - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
design lookornate and intricate with many details
- The baroque architecture of the cathedral was breathtaking.
2.
complicatedoverly and needlessly complicated
- His baroque writing style made the book hard to read.
3.
history eraTECH. characteristic of Western art and music of the Early Modern periodTECH.
- The baroque paintings were full of emotion and movement.
Expressions with baroque
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orchestra typical of the Baroque era using smaller forces and continuo
The baroque orchestra relied heavily on strings supported by a continuo group.
related to a modern style with baroque elements
The building's neo-baroque design impressed everyone.
Origin of baroque
Portuguese, barroco (irregular pearl)
Terms with baroque included in their meaning
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baroque music
musical form with orchestra and soloists
historical periods
music from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period
European decor
elaborately ornamental late baroque style
art
style in art between Renaissance and Baroque
music piece
movement in Baroque instrumental music
baroque music
bass line with numbers showing chords, played as harmony in Baroque music
dance
slow, stately Baroque dance
architectural style
relating to an ornate Spanish baroque style
architecture
related to Spanish baroque architecture style
music history
historical era of Western art music between Baroque and Romantic styles
music
bass line with harmonies in Baroque music
baroque steps
old French dance in triple metre
baroque suite
the second movement of a baroque suite
baroque literature
baroque Spanish writing style with ornate words, metaphors, and classical allusions
classical music
baroque suite dance movement, often in 6/8 and sometimes fugal
historical instrument
bowed stringed musical instrument used in the Renaissance and Baroque periods
music
related to music after baroque but before classical
geography
city in Italy known for baroque architecture
music
the full orchestra in baroque concertos
music
recurring tutti passage in Baroque music
music
instrumental symphony from the Baroque period
baroque music
bass part underlying concerted music in Baroque period
piece
baroque music for two melody instruments and basso continuo
instrument
baroque string instrument with sympathetic strings
Examples of baroque in a sentence
The baroque paintings were filled with intricate details. The baroque design of the website confused many users. Her baroque explanations left everyone puzzled. The baroque architecture of the cathedral is stunning. Her baroque style of writing captivates readers.
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- French:baroque, alambiqué, ...
- German:barock, überladen, ...
- Italian:barocco, ...
- Spanish:barroco, del barroco, ...
- Portuguese:barroco, rebuscado, ...
- Chinese:巴洛克的, 复杂的, ...
- Japanese:バロック様式の, バロックな, ...
- Arabic:باروكيّ, مُتَكَلَّف, ...
- Hebrew:בָּארוֹקִי, בָּרוֹקִי, ...
- Russian:барочный, замысловатый, ...
- Ukrainian:бароковий, ...
- Hindi:अलंकृत, विस्तृत, ...
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