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Halloween

Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a pagan celebration marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. The Celts, who lived around 2,000 years ago in the regions of modern-day Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, believed that the boundary […]

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Exploring Baroque Music

Characteristics, Philosophy, Era, and Notable Composers Baroque music refers to a style of Western art music composed from approximately 1600 to 1750. The term “Baroque” comes from the Portuguese word “barroco,” meaning a misshapen pearl, symbolizing the elaborate and highly detailed style of the period. This era followed the Renaissance […]