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early music
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early music
n.
Western music from the beginning of the Middle Ages to about 1750, including that of the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.

early-music (ûrl-myzk) adj.

early music
n
(Music / Classical Music) music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, sometimes also including music of the baroque and early classical periods
modifier early-music
(Music / Classical Music) of or denoting an approach to musical performance emphasizing the use of period instruments and historically researched scores and playing techniques the early-music movement


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Bach, opened windows into the world of 18th-century performance practice and influenced the development of the present early-music movement.
There are introductory workshops in Renaissance and Baroque dance held around the country, most often during the summer, and sometimes at early-music festivals.
Selections from the record will compose the bulk of Monday's recital program, which will be accompanied by La Scintilla, the early-music ensemble of the Zurich Opera.
 
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