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musical eras defined

So you've been reading this e-zine religiously, and you've seen the terms "baroque" and "renaissance" and "romantic" bandied about like balloons in a hurricane. If you're a classical newbie, however, these words might be meaningless to you. That's why the Eras section of the Essentials of Music site is such a boon. To-the-point, bulleted lists provide the defining characteristics of each period's music; you can also access a compendium of indicative composer biographies and audio clips. The stylish, focused interface makes this area a breeze to navigate, and the lack of jargon is a welcome relief. Don't wallow hopelessly in your ignorance; get caught up with some classical basics at the URL above. You'll be glad you did.

Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:51:36 -0800