ROBERT HOOKE

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During the era of Robert Hooke, Baroque music was the most prominent form of music. Specifically, Baroque music was a genre of music in which harmonic complexity was developed within Europe (“History of Baroque Era of Music, 44). Baroque music was applied to opera and church music, and it introduced new instruments, music styles, and composers that would forever change the history of music in England. For example, new instruments such as the glockenspiel, the baroque trumpet, the baroque oboe, and the baroque organ were introduced in this new era (“History of Baroque Era of Music, 44). During this time, new music styles were also introduced to the world of music, such as sonata, concerto grosso, and toccata. Matthew Locke also developed theatrical music, emphasizing the overall relations of music to other subjects, such as art (“British Art in the 17th Century and Historical Background,” 43). Thus, during Robert Hooke’s life, music became more commonly important and significant. Music became tied to art, and eventually, the sciences as well. The relationship between the harmonies of music and the science of sound was studied by scientists. For example, in July of 1644, Robert Hooke related his studies to music by calculating the number of vibrations for each musical note (“Biography,” 41). The rising dominance of music impacted Hooke as he began to dissect the science of musical notes, which eventually led him to prove a clearer understanding of the travel of sound to the world.