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Baroque music refers to the period or dominant style of Western classical music composed from about 1600 to 1750. This era saw the formalization of common-practice tonality and the rise of famous composers such as [[johann-sebastian-bach|Johann Sebastian Bach]], [[george-frideric-handel|George Frideric Handel]], and [[arcangelo-corelli|Arcangelo Corelli]]. Baroque music forms a major portion of the 'classical music' canon and continues to be widely studied, performed, and listened to. The Baroque period also saw the development of new musical instruments, such as the [[harpsichord|harpsichord]], and the rise of famous musicians. The Baroque period saw the development of new musical instruments, such as the [[harpsichord|harpsichord]].