Exploration of Ancient Keyboard Music Styles in the Baroque Period

Yan-Jiao Wu （ Xi'an Conservatory of Music, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710000, China ）

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This paper systematically explores the development, artistic characteristics, and performance techniques of Baroque keyboard music. By analyzing the social and cultural background of the period, it delves into the technical evolution of keyboard instruments and their impact on musical style. The article focuses on the characteristics of Baroque keyboard music in emotional expression, musical structure, and the use of ornamentation. It also discusses in detail the application of counterpoint techniques and harmonic language. Furthermore, the paper provides an in-depth analysis of the performance techniques required for Baroque keyboard music, its improvisational style, and artistic expressiveness, offering theoretical support and practical guidance for the understanding and interpretation of Baroque keyboard music.

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