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Baroque piety

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piositynounAffected or exaggerated piety.
poperynoun(usually derogatory, Christianity) The teachings, practices and accoutrements of the Roman Catholic Church.
baroquenoun(art, music) A period in Western architecture, art, and music from c. 1600–1760 CE, known for its abundance of drama, rich color, and extensive ornamentation.
sanctimonynounA hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.
baroque popnoun(music) A subgenre of pop music that incorporates elements of classical music.
papolatrynounWorship of the Pope; excessive reverence or admiration for him.
baroque periodnoun(music) The musical period of time following the Renaissance, extending roughly between 1600-1750.
mannerismnounA noticeable personal habit, a verbal or other (often, but not necessarily unconscious) habitual behavior peculiar to an individual.
neo-baroquenounA period in western architecture and music in the late 19th century, characterized by the Baroque style but occurring after the Baroque period.
sacerdotagenoun(religion, derogatory) Excessive sacerdotalism; focus on priests to the exclusion of other aspects of religion.
antipoperynoun(anti-Catholic lexicon) Opposition to popery (the Roman Catholic pope and Roman Catholicism).
pavanenoun(music, dance) A moderately slow, courtly processional dance in duple time/meter.
puritanismnounExtreme strictness regarding moral scruples.
popedomnounThe place, office, or dignity of the pope; papal dignity.
panacherienoun(dated) Panache; flamboyant style.
pompatusnoun(nonce word) One who is pompous or splendid.
pseudoservicenoun(countable) Something offered or presented as a service that is not actually useful.
sacerdotalismnounThe belief that priests can act as mediators between God and humankind.
pharisaismnoun(chiefly Christianity) Rigid observance of external forms of religion without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.
prettyismnoun(archaic) The affectation of a pretty style or manner.

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