barock
/baˈrɔk/
The English word "baroque" is translated into German as barock. If unsure, use barock. Wiktionary also lists Barock-.
Meaning: relating or belonging to the Baroque period (adj)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA |
|---|---|
| barock | /baˈrɔk/ |
| Barock- |
The term is used to describe things relating or belonging to the Baroque period.
Which one should you use?
The lowercase form 'barock' is used as an adjective to describe things like music or architecture, whereas the capitalized 'Barock' is the noun referring to the period itself.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, barock must take appropriate endings depending on the gender and case of the noun it modifies, such as barocken in the phrase barocken Residenz.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈrɔk/
Did you know?
- In German, a person who is described as barock or barockhaft is not necessarily praising their style, but may be subtly implying they are gaudy or excessively ornamental.
- German architecture often features the Zwiebelturm or 'onion dome', a signature element of the barock style found throughout Bavaria and Austria.
- While barock refers to the period, Germans use the term Rokoko to describe the late, more playful phase of the style, whereas English often groups both under 'baroque'.
Examples in context
- Es fällt mir nicht schwer, Barockmusik vom Blatt zu singen.I have no trouble sight-singing baroque music.This sentence shows how to use the adjective barock in the context of music.Tatoeba #3261785 by brauchinet, translation #3255862 by CK
- Unter Barockmusik versteht man europäische Musik, die zwischen 1600 und 1750 komponiert wurde.Baroque music refers to Western music composed from 1600 to 1750.This sentence provides a definition of the music associated with the adjective barock.Tatoeba #6386964 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6327223 by Hybrid
- In der einstigen barocken Residenz des Abtes ist nun das Museum für Stadtgeschichte beheimatet.The former baroque residence of the abbot now houses the town history museum.This sentence demonstrates the declension of the adjective barock when modifying a noun.Tatoeba #1251708 by al_ex_an_der, translation #8838638 by sundown
- Die barocke Architektur ist sehr beeindruckend.The Baroque architecture is very impressive.
- Hast du schon die barocke Musik von Bach gehört?Have you listened to the Baroque music by Bach yet?
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Example conversation
Sarah and Maximilian are visiting a museum of art history.
- SarahFindest du diesen barock gestalteten Rahmen schön?Do you find this baroque-style frame beautiful?
- MaximilianJa, er passt perfekt zu dem Bild.Yes, it fits the painting perfectly.
- SarahIch liebe diesen barock anmutenden Stil.I love this baroque-looking style.
- MaximilianDas kann ich gut verstehen, Sarah.I can well understand that, Sarah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baroque” translations and entries barock, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry Barock.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
