the baroque period is also known as
Music in the Baroque Period c. 1600-1750 by Andrew Lesser, M.M. Like the term âRenaissanceâ, when used in the context of the Renaissance Period, the so-called âBaroqueâ Era was also named rather inaccurately, as the term was applied to music that sounded âirregular and unnaturalâ.riting music in measures separated by bar lines also began in the 17 th century. The use of basso continuo was a typical staple of the Baroque period. Basso continuo, also known as thoroughbass, placed emphasis on highlighting the bass and treble voices as the dominant lines of the music.