BAROQUE MUSICThe Baroque Period was a time of dramatic, ornate, and expressive music. It introduced new musical forms and techniques that greatly influenced classical music. The word "Baroque" comes from the Portuguese word "barroco," meaning "irregular pearl," which symbolizes the complexity and grandeur of the art and music of this era.OperaDido's Lament (from Dido and Aeneas) – Henry PurcellOratorioHallelujah Chorus (from Messiah) – George Frideric HandelChamber CantataCantata No. 140, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme – Johann Sebastian BachChoraleJesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Johann Sebastian Bach