THE ROLE OF THE TRUMPET IN THE INSTRUMENTAL GENRES OF THE BAROQUE ERA: HISTORY AND PERFORMANCE TRADITIONS

Abstract

The article explores the peculiarities of trumpet performance within the context of Baroque instrumental music and reveals the role of this instrument in shaping genre traditions. Particular attention is given to the historical development of the trumpet, its structural features, acoustic characteristics, and technical approaches that determined the nature of Baroque performance. In the modern artistic environment, the revival and interpretation of early music, particularly Baroque works, are of great importance, driven by performers’ pursuit of a deeper understanding of style, the enhancement of technical mastery, and the cultivation of stage virtuosity.The study provides a detailed analysis of the types of trumpets of the Baroque period and their impact on the development of musical genres such as the overture, dance suite, sonata, and concerto. It examines the specificity of performing trumpet parts in ensemble settings with strings and basso continuo, as well as their interaction with different textural types of music—polyphonic and homophonic- harmonic. Based on the analysis of trumpet works, the article emphasizes the importance of solo passages, the use of concert-virtuosic techniques, and expressive means characteristic of Baroque music.This research aims at a comprehensive study of Baroque stylistic features, discloses the specificity of the trumpet repertoire’s genre organization, and demonstrates how historical performance traditions influence contemporary practices. It also highlights the methodological value for musicians and educators, as the findings can be applied to improving performers’ technical and stage training, as well as to deepening the interpretation of Baroque works in today’s musical environment. In addition, the article emphasizes the importance of studying historical sources, music editions, and performance traditions for the accurate reproduction of past musical epochs. It further draws attention to the perspective of integrating this knowledge into modern educational programs for the development of musical culture and performance mastery.