The text to an opera.
The 'libretto' is the words or story of the opera.
A serenade is a romantic song intended to woo or gain the approval of a potential lover. It's a kind of musical pick-up line. The word can refer to any song or piece of music that has the characteristics of such a song
The basso continuo was important to the Baroque era because it accompanied the melody line while filling in the harmony.
Minimalist composers use repeating rhythms and harmonies that change gradually.
concerts were unusually long by today's standards (apex)
Concerts were unusually long by today's standards.
He wrote highly dramatic and emotional music
18th century dramatic
The Florentine Camerata
basso continuo
With the meetings of Florentine Camerata