Harpsichord
Musicals weren't invented until the 20th century, but what I think is meant here is 'what was the most prominent piece of music of the baroque period?' Well, to answer this, I would say it was Handel's Messiah. This was an Oratorio (a religious piece of music) which was written in 1741 by Handel. It became incredibly popular, and still is today, being performed around the world at Easter. I'm sure you are aware of the Hallelujah chorus.
The recorder was the most common instrument in the renaissance by a long what so many, many composers compose for it. It was still popular in the baroque period though not the most. So, I'm guessing there are thousands of them. In the Renaissance the music wasn't written "For Recorder" but "For Soprano" so it could be any instrument able to play in that range.
The most typical Baroque accompaniment for a solo melodic instrument or voice is called 'basso continuo'. The chords would be played on a harpsichord or organ, and the bass line would be reinforced by a cello or a similar instrument of the period.
polyphony
Johann Pachelbel was born in 1653. He belongs to the Baroque period. His most famous composition is Canon in D.
The piano and the violin were the most popular solo instruments used in the concerto of classical period. The violin was one of the most popular for the baroque period, and the increase in popularity of the piano caused that this instrument replaced the former. See http://au.encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761553032
Musicals weren't invented until the 20th century, but what I think is meant here is 'what was the most prominent piece of music of the baroque period?' Well, to answer this, I would say it was Handel's Messiah. This was an Oratorio (a religious piece of music) which was written in 1741 by Handel. It became incredibly popular, and still is today, being performed around the world at Easter. I'm sure you are aware of the Hallelujah chorus.
The recorder was the most common instrument in the renaissance by a long what so many, many composers compose for it. It was still popular in the baroque period though not the most. So, I'm guessing there are thousands of them. In the Renaissance the music wasn't written "For Recorder" but "For Soprano" so it could be any instrument able to play in that range.
Baroque
From the baroque period, which was when the harpsichord was most popular, J.S. Bach, J.P Rameau, François Couperin and Domenico Scarlatti.
The most typical Baroque accompaniment for a solo melodic instrument or voice is called 'basso continuo'. The chords would be played on a harpsichord or organ, and the bass line would be reinforced by a cello or a similar instrument of the period.
polyphony
People during the baroque period worked for this time period, usually worked for the king. Most people that worked were peasents.
Instrumental music
Johann Pachelbel was born in 1653. He belongs to the Baroque period. His most famous composition is Canon in D.
The most popular instrument in Nigeria is a tucking drums (most favourited by the yorobas and i love pounded yam
Baroque and Romantic.