Barock
baroque; elaborate
English translations
- 01
baroque
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German meaning: Eine Epoche in der Kunst und Architektur des 17. und 18. Jahrhunderts, die sich durch üppige Verzierungen und dramatische Effekte auszeichnet. English meaning: Baroque Synonym: üppig, prunkvoll German example: Das Schloss ist ein beeindruckendes Beispiel für Barockarchitektur. English example: The castle is an impressive example of Baroque architecture. Type: Noun Article: das Singular Form: das Barock Plural Form: None
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Epoche der Kunstgeschichte, die sich durch üppige Verzierungen und prunkvolle Gestaltung auszeichnet.
- English meaning
- Baroque
- Synonym
- üppig, prunkvoll
- German example
- Das Schloss ist ein beeindruckendes Beispiel barocker Architektur.
- English example
- The castle is an impressive example of Baroque architecture.
Related words
- Barockzeit
Baroque period
- Barockmusik
Baroque music is a period of classical music from about 1600 to 1750, characterized by ornate embellishments and complex structures.
- Barockmaler
Baroque painter
- Barockstil
Baroque style
- Barockschlösschen
Small Baroque palace
- Barockschloß
Baroque palace
- spätbarock
Late Baroque
- Bourrée
Bourrée
- Sarabande
A sarabande is a slow, solemn dance in triple meter that originated in the Baroque period.
- Hofkirche
A court church is a church historically associated with a royal court and often serves as the main church of a ruler.
- Theorbe
A theorbo is a large lute-like plucked string instrument from the Baroque period, used for basso continuo.
- Madrigal
A part-song for several voices, especially one of the Renaissance and early Baroque periods.
- Gambe
The viola da gamba is a bowed string instrument from the violin family, commonly used in the Baroque period.
- Baukunst
Architecture
- Rokoko
Rococo
- Generalbaß
Figured bass
- Generalbass
Basso continuo is a musical notation and performance practice where a bass line is provided with figures and symbols indicating the chords above it.
- Cembalo
Harpsichord
- Tonkunst
Tonkunst is an outdated term for music as an art form.
- Sopranist
A sopranoist is a male singer who, through castration before puberty, has preserved his high vocal range (soprano).
Example sentences with “Barock”
Die Architektur ist sehr barock. (The architecture is very baroque.)
Frequently asked questions
Is barock an adjective?
Yes, 'barock' is an adjective describing the style of the Baroque period or something ornate.