Stylus Phantasticus and its impact on the violin technique of the 17th century

Alba Garcia Rivera

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At the beginning of the 17th century, humanity found itself questioning its identity, reflecting on nature, and turning to ancient Greek philosophy for transcendental inspiration. These intellectual currents led to an expansion of ideas, blending with other humanities and giving rise to new trends that shaped future musical styles. One such style was Stylus Phantasticus, a programmatic approach that began as a playful imitation of elements from the environment—like animals and street music—and eventually evolved into a fully developed style, producing many pieces that are now central to the baroque violin repertoire. Stylus Phantasticus developed alongside the violin and its technique, providing essential tools for its growth and influencing composers long after its decline.

type	research exposition
keywords	baroque violin, violin technique, baroque, Stylus Phantasticus
date	15/10/2024
published	14/07/2025
last modified	14/07/2025
status	limited publication
copyright	Alba García RIvera
license	CC BY-NC-ND
language	English
url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/3081778/3081779
published in	KC Research Portal
portal issue	3. Internal publication

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