baroque
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But as a feeling, it’s far more akin to gospel, like a baroque passage of biblical scripture comparing the earthly limitations of the body and the endless possibilities of the mind.
From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025
As the Cosmic Weatherman, John Mburu ably demonstrated how smoothly baroque arias for bass—regardless of their original subjects—can be repurposed as howls of despair about a modern apocalypse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025
Lately, however, there are signs that the story has entered its baroque phase, as firms have to reach further and further to meet heightened expectations, and some new efforts begin to feel overwrought.
From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025
“Home Counties,” from 2017, included “Whyteleafe,” a syncretic gem of harpsichord-fueled baroque, electro bass lines and vocals that both cherish and recreate the delights of vintage British pop.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025
The harpsichord plucks along, the violins make big baroque flourishes—the low, angled space of the attic brims with sound.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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