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What are the two elements of music that remained constant throughout the Baroque era?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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How did the Doctrine of Affections shape the mood of Baroque compositions?
 
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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: expressive melody, strong supporting bass (basso continuo)

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: it was expected that a composition should affect the mood of the listener, and so it was important to maintain a
single mood for each movement




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