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baroque

[buh-rohk, ba-rawk] / bəˈroʊk, baˈrɔk /


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Much of the historic baroque Old Town was destroyed during World War II, and under Soviet rule Narva became predominantly Russian-speaking.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

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

“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

This dip takes its inspiration from a more baroque, arguably campy, ancestor: the seven-layer.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

Water barrels being carried into the gym, with a heavily armed entourage, and people trying to push their way through to those barrels with all the anguish of a baroque painting.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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