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3 songs for medieval and renaissance
Messe de Nostre Dame written by Guillaume de Machaut in the 1300 the style being polyphonic https://youtu.be/Y47JdUI_PhE?feature=shared
Ave Maria ... Virgo Serena. made by Josquin des Prez in the year 1485 its a motethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyGlFisv7Ng
Spem in Alium was wirtten by Thomas Tallis in the year 1570 -
Period: 1300 to 1550
Medieval/renaissance
The Medieval/Renaissance period were transformative eras when it comes to to the history of music. During this period music was known for many styles of music becoming popular such as polyphonic,monophonic, madrigals, chansons and more. This era set the foundation for the development in music and was the cause for the emr\ergance eof new music styles and genres. -
1400
Gregorian Chant (style)
Gregorian chant was known as the predominant form of liturgical music in the Western Christian church during the medieval period. it played a big role in the religious and cultural life of the time some characteristics were Liturgical Purpose, Modal System and Oral Tradition and notation some notable composers were Philippe de Vitry and Hildegard Von Bingen https://www.britannica.com/art/Gregorian-chant -
1400
Secular music ( style)
The emergence of secular music during the medieval and renaissance time period was a change from the religious music at the time. This style of music includes things such as monophonic texture, troubadours and trouvères, and poetic themes some composers of this music were Gilles Binchois,Tielman Susato, and Guillaume Dufay. https://public.wsu.edu/~delahoyd/medieval/secular.html#:~:text=Medieval%20Music&text=Secular%20music%20in%20the%20Middle,Mary%20would%20be%20considered%20secular. -
1400
Organum ( Style)
Organum was a significant development in the history of music. This style marked the beginning of polyphonic music emerging and helped it to gain popularity some characteristics of this style were Polyphonic music, parallel motion and rhythmic independence. Some notable composers were Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, and Guillaume Dufay https://www.britannica.com/art/organum -
1500
Creation of the Sackbut
The sackbut is a member of the the trombone family and is a brass instrument that played a significant told in the music of the medieval and renaissance periods. The sackbut emerged in the early 15th hundreds and was widely used throughout europe. The sackbut was most likely invented in Burgundy. The instruments name is made from the french words "saqueboute" which means to pull and push which is the mechanism that allows the player to change the pitch it. https://www.britannica.com/art/sackbut -
1521
Josquin des Prez
Josquin des Prez was born in Burgundy on the year 1450 the exact date is unkown. He was a highly respected and influential composer whose music helped devalop the future of music. Josquin was one of the people who spread the p polyphonic style that was popular in thise time period. SOme of Josquins most notable pieces of works are Ave maria virgo serenea and El grillo . Josquin sadly died Augest 27, 1521 the cause is unkown but he is rembered as one of the most inffluncial composer of his time. -
1521
links for research on josquin des prez
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3 songs from the baroque period
Four Seasons written by Antonio Vivaldi composed in the 1718 is and the type of music is a sonnethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRxofEmo3HA The ecstasy of saint teresa written by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the year 1647 the style being baroque musichttps://youtu.be/i67b_JH1Jh0?feature=shared The Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 by written by Johann Sebastian Bach and is also known as the Baroque style https://youtu.be/ho9rZjlsyYY?feature=shared -
Creation of the Cello
The cello is a member of the string instrument family it was developed during the 16th century in Italy the design has continued to evolve over the centuries is a large instrument that is played by holding the knees and drawing a bow across the strings. During the Baroque era the cello played a big role many composers wrote music extensively for the cello. The cello is still a popular instrument that's used till this very day.https://www.britannica.com/art/cello -
transition form medieval/ renaissance time to baroque
The medieval and renaissance periods where characterized by a more restrained and structured approach to the arts including music which was often central to religious themes and modal harmonies as european society underwent significant social, political and religious changes a new artistic movement known as the baroque movement emerged creating a more dramatic,emotive and ornate style in music -
Opera ( style)
Opera was a distinct musical genre during the baroque era which opera was a form of preforming art and commonly made for artistic purposes its characterised by dramatic narratives, and on stage singing some notable composers were Antonio Vivaldi and Claudio Giovanni Antonio Monteverdi https://www.britannica.com/art/opera-music -
Motet ( Style)
The motet was a musical form that flourished during the Baroque era it has highly diverse forms and style and was primarily characterized by its polyphonic structure, sacred text, and expressive and emotional tones some key composers of this were Josquin Lebloitte dit des Prez and William Byrd https://www.britannica.com/art/motet -
Madrigal ( style)
The madrigal was a significant musical form that originated in the renaissance period and continued evolving throughout the baroque era some notable characteristics are secular text, polyphonic texture, and its variety of styles some notable composers of this style were Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and Orlande de Lassus https://study.com/academy/lesson/madrigal-definition-history-quiz.html#:~:text=A%20madrigal%20is%20a%20secular,musical%20technique%20of%20word%20painting. -
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Baroque
The Baroque period was another transformative era in the history of music. This period spans from the early 17th century to the mid 18th century. This period was known for its dramatic and ornate style, that focused on emotional expression,grandeur and virtuosity. The Baroque period saw the development of several new genres such as concerto, fugue, sonata and more. The Baroque period was a time for new styles that helped transform the musical era. -
3 classical songs
Moonlight Sonata written by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1801 the style is sonata https://youtu.be/4Tr0otuiQuU?feature=shared
Ave Maria written by Charles Gounod in 1825 and is known as classical music https://youtu.be/RNxz_sUEHLc?feature=shared
Messiah written by George Frideric Handel in 1741 ad the genre is Oratoriohttps://youtu.be/JH3T6YwwU9s?feature=shared -
Classical music ( style)
The classical period itself made a whole new genre of music which is classical music the classical music of the type often had the characteristics of a symmetrical and balanced structure, clarity and simplicity and balanced emotional expression some key composers of this were Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven https://www.masterclass.com/articles/classical-era-music-guide -
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was born March 31st, 1685 in Eisenach, Germany and was a very influncal composer during the Baroque period as he helped develop music foward. Bach created music that was emotional which was a popular genre. Some of his most well knows pieces are St John passion and St. Matthew passion. Sadly he passed away July 28, 1750 in Leipzig germany due to complexations from a botched eye surgery he is rmebered as one of the greates composers of his time and helped move music foward. -
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Sonata ( Style)
The sonata was a central and defining style during the classical period. The Sonata style includes multi movement structure, tonal clarity and balanced themes some key compsures of this was Marianna Auenbrugger and Franz Joseph Haydn https://www.britannica.com/art/sonata -
transation from the baroque period to the classical period
The Baroque period was characterized by a grand, ornate, and emotionally expressive style in music but as centuries progressed a new emotionally expressive style in music would emerge and the classic period would being which sought to bring a greater sense of balance,clarity and restraint to the art form in contrast to the one dense, harmonically-complex baroque style. -
Symphony ( Style)
The symphony was a prominent musical form during the classical period some key characteristics of this was multimovement structure, sonata form, and orchestral expansion some key composers of this were Antonio Rosetti and Jean-Baptiste Bréval https://www.britannica.com/art/symphony-music -
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Classical
The classical period is considered to roughly be 1750-1820 this was marked by a shift in music styles moving away from the ornate period to a more balanced musical era. The classical period was influenced by the enlightenment a movement that emphasized things such as reason order and balance which can be reflected on the music of the time this period was also responsible for the emergence of the symphony,concerto and sonata. The influence of the classical period can still be seen today -
Symphonic poem ( style)
The symphonic poem is a prominent genre of music that emerged during the romantic period the symphonic poem was characterized by some of the following characteristics such as single movement structure, programmatic content and thematic development some key composers of this were Franz Liszt and Jean Sibelius https://www.britannica.com/art/symphonic-poem -
Program music ( style)
Program music is a genre of music that is intended to depict a narrative, scene or idea some characteristics of this genre narrative elements, representational techniques and emotional expression some composers of this are Schumann and Franz Liszt https://www.britannica.com/art/program-music#:~:text=program%20music%2C%20instrumental%20music%20that,to%20abstract%20constructions%20in%20sound. -
3 songs for the romantic period
Elgar: Salut D'amour written by Edward Elgar in 1888 and is a romantic song https://youtu.be/ecM7_3rs5gU?feature=shared
O soave fanciulla written by Giacomo Puccini written in 1896 the type of music is opera https://youtu.be/pzPW8mXX3bg?feature=shared
Tristan & Isolde written by Richard Wagner in 1859 and the style is opera https://youtu.be/5NvUyCdKAxM?feature=shared -
The creation of the Basset Horn
The basset horn is a member of the woodwind instrument family and more specifically the clarinet family it was invented around 1760 in Austria the instrument was designed to have a deeper tone than the standard clarinet the basset horn has a connection to the classical period as the instrument gained popularity among many composers and can be seen in many works from this period. This instrument is continued to be use in music creation till this day.https://www.britannica.com/art/basset-horn -
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Romantic
The Romantic period is roughly considered to be from 1798 to 1837 this era was makred by a shift in artistc and cultrual values the Rpmantic period was heavily influnced by the broader ROmantic music in art litature and philosphy this shift can be seen through the music that seeked to envoke a wide range of emotions it alsoo introduced new genres such as the rhaspody, the nocturne the polnaise and many more -
Romantic music ( Style)
The romantic period of music was a very prominent genre during the romantic period some key characteristic of this genre is Emotional expression, Individualism and subjectivity and programmatic music some key compsoures of this style of music were Fanny Mendelssohn and chopin https://www.connollymusic.com/stringovation/the-romantic-period-of-music -
The creation of the Glockenspiel
The glockenspiel is an instrument that belongs to the percussion family it's also a type of metallophone which is an instrument that produced sound by striking a metal bar this instrument was invented in the early 1800 though an exact date is unclear however it is know that it originated in Germany this instrument can be seen in many songs during the romantic period although you might not see this instrument too much today it is still used for songs. https://www.britannica.com/art/glockenspiel -
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Marianna Martines
Marianna Martines was born on May 4, 1744 in Vienna, Austria and was significant figure on music of her time Marianna is a perfect example of the music of this period focusing on balance. she also was close friends with people such as Mozart. She was also the first woman to have her compositions preformed at the Tonkunstler-Societat. Some of her notable works are Berenice, ah che fai? and Cantata 'Il nido degli amori. She sadly died December 13, 1812 but will forever be remembered for her music. -
Transition from the classic period to the romantic period
The classical period was defined by its emphasis on balance, symmetry and formal structures of music as exemplified by composers such as Mozart however as a new time was progressing a new artistic movement know and the romantic movement came into play challenging the restraint of the classic style at the time the romantic period saw a shift in greater emotional expression, imaginative storytelling and a focus on experiences. -
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Fanny Mendelssohn
Fanny Mendelssohn was born November 14, 1805 in Hamburg, Germany and was the sister of another composer Felix Mendelssohn. Fanny was known for following the trends of the Romantic period as she made very emotional music. Despite the struggles she face to make it as a female composer she became one of the best composers of her time some of her best works are her piano trio and her String Quartet . Franny sadly passed away May 14, 1847 due to a stroke but shes remembered for influential music. -
transition from the romantic period to the 20th century
The romantic period was characterized by the focus on emotional expression, storytelling and celebration to ones own expireances as this drew to a close composers begaian to challange the conventions of romanticim expiremning with new harmonies and ryths which pushed the boundariess of tradisonal wester music. This was the music of the early 20th century thatw ould begin to make music more diverse. -
Aleatoric music ( styles)
Aleatoric music is a compositional technique that emerged in the 20th century its characterized by indeterminacy and chance, emphasis on process and exploration and experimental notation some key composers of this are John Cage and Xenakis.https://www.masterclass.com/articles/aleatoric-music-explained -
Neoclassicism ( style)
Neoclassicism was a prominent musical movement that emerged in the early 20th century. This style sought to being back styles form the 17th and 18th century some key characteristics of this style are formal structures, and orchestration.Key compspures of this were Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev andBéla Viktor János Bartókhttps://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/glossary-terms/neoclassicism#:~:text=Share%20glossary%20term,sites%20in%20Greece%20and%20Rome. -
Modernism ( style)
Modernist music was a prominent style in the 20th century as compsures were slowly driving away from classical music some key characteristics of this genre are rejection of tonality and traditional forms and atonality and twelve tone technique some key composures of this were Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky and George Gershwin https://english.unl.edu/sbehrendt/courses/4802Modernism/ModernistMusicSp2017.html -
3 songs form the 20th century
California Dreamin' by the mammas and pappas in 1965 and the style is modernismhttps://youtu.be/qhZULM69DIw?feature=shared
Respect by Aretha Franklin in 1967 and the style is modernism https://youtu.be/fzPXozDgvYs?feature=shared
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy written by the Andrew sisters in 1941 -
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20th century
The 20th century was a signafcant period for the history of music marked by many devalopments and innovations that shaped the musical landscape one of the defining chatacteristics of 20th centruy music was breaking away from the harmonic structures that had once dominated the field the 20th century also saw many music genres flourshing such as electronic music,jazz and rock this period greatly transformed the music that we hear today -
Igor Stravinsky
Igor Stravisnky was born on June 17, 1882, in Oranienbaum, Russia. Igors music was influnced by things such as russian folklore and other genres. hes known for influcning the more modern world of music as his compostions would challange traditional musical conventions. some notable works include the firebird and petrushka which show the early 20th ceauntry classic music which bold and had rhythmic complexity. He died April 6, 1971 due to heart failure but his music will counteue to be honored. -
The creation/emerge of the steel pan
The steel pan origanted in trinidad and tibago a caribbean island nation in the 1930s it started gaing popularity and made some some small devalopments in the 20th century this instrument is condired to the be one of the few new instruments made in the 1900 this instrument can be see in various forms of music in the 20th century and is still used regularly today.https://www.britannica.com/art/taiko-musical-instrument