music history

  • 900 BCE

    flute

    flute
    This instrument was created in 900 BC in china. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found athttps://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/flute
  • 300 BCE

    organ

    organ
    This instrument was created in the 3rd century in greek. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its keys. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://unos.org/
  • 1300

    gittern

    gittern
    This instrument was created in 1300 in western europe (iberian peninsula, italy,france, england). There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its stringed/plucked. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://caslabs.case.edu/medren/medieval-instruments/gittern-medieval/
  • 1397

    harpsicord

    harpsicord
    This instrument was created in 1397 in italy. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its keys. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://caslabs.case.edu/medren/renaissance-instruments/harpsichord-renaissance/.
  • 1489

    crumhorn

    crumhorn
    This instrument was created in 1489 in germany. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://caslabs.case.edu/medren/renaissance-instruments/crumhorn/
  • 1500

    trumpets

    trumpets
    This instrument was created in 1500 in china, south america, Scandinavia, and Asia . There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://www.musicarts.com/trumpets
  • 1500

    sackbutt

    sackbutt
    This instrument was created in 1500 in burgundy. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://www.britannica.com/art/sackbut
  • 1550

    cello

    cello
    This instrument was created in 1550 in italy. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its strings/plucked. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cello
  • 1566

    Claudio Monteverdi

    Claudio was born in 1567 in Cremona Italy. he is considered a part of the transitional figure between the Renaissance and baroque periods of music. His notable works are the operas orfeo and L'incoranazione di poppea.
  • Francesca Caccini

    Francesca was born into a very music-like family in Florence Italy in 1587 18th of September, she was an Italian composer, singer, poet, and a music teacher of the early baroque era. One of her major works was Caccine survive, II primo libero Delle musiche a una e due voci, which was a collection of 32 songs. link doesn't fit
  • Barbara Strozzi

    Barbara was born on August 6th in 1619 in Venice Italy where she died on November 11 1677. Her most knowned work was her "Lagrime mie", and Ensemble poiesis. Her teacher was Francesco cavalli which is probably where she got the most influenced from. https://www.musicbywomen.org/composer/barbara-strozzi/
  • Dietrich Buxtehude

    He was a Danish organist and composer of the baroque period he was born in 1637 in the area of Holstein in oldesloe and died on May 9 1707, his most important and influential works are toccatas, preludes, and fugues. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dietrich-Buxtehude
  • fortepiano

    fortepiano
    This instrument was created in the 1700s in Padua Italy. The way this particular instrument can be played is by keys. Many facts can be found at https://www.danieladammaltz.com/tcp/what-is-a-fortepiano
  • piano

    piano
    This instrument was created in 1700 padua italy. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its keys. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano
  • oboe

    oboe
    This instrument was created in 1700 in france. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oboe
  • clarinet

    clarinet
    This instrument was created in 1700 in germany. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarinet
  • english horn

    english horn
    This instrument was created in 1720 in Silesia . There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cor_anglais
  • dulcimer

    dulcimer
    This instrument was created in 1750 in southwest virginia . There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its stringed/plucked. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://www.britannica.com/art/dulcimer
  • banjo

    banjo
    This instrument was created in 1777 in west africa. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its stringed/plucked. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://music.si.edu/spotlight/banjos-smithsonian
  • Classical Style-classical

    This was the main style of this time period it was clear and balanced and usually in an ABA composition.Very famous and prominent composers are Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,Ludwig van Beethoven and Joseph Haydn.
  • Joseph Haydn-Classical

    born in 1732 and died in 1809 in Rohrau Austria. His most famous work is “London Symphonies”. A fun fact about him is that he would incorporate humor into his songs or suprises which got him the name of Papa Haydn.
    1840
    saxophone-woodwind
    invented by Adolphe Sax -early 1840s -Belgian
    1841
  • acordian

    acordian
    This instrument was created in 1822 in germany. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its keys. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accordion
  • piccolo

    piccolo
    This instrument was created in 1832 in western Europe. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piccolo
  • tuba

    tuba
    This instrument was created in 1835 in germany . There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://www.yamaha.com/en/musical_instrument_guide/tuba/structure/
  • Liebst du um Schönheit

    Composer: Clara Wieck Schumann
    Title: Liebst du um Schönheit
    Year: 1841
    Style: Romantic Lied
    https://open.spotify.com/track/4wZsY4v6K0tIVVB6hBydx4?si=05732659fa70485c
  • Das Jahr

    Composer: Fanny Mendelssohn
    Title: Das Jahr
    Year: 1841
    Style: Romantic piano music
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxlMuaO5hng
  • saxaphone

    saxaphone
    This instrument was created in 1846 in Belgium. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://philharmonia.co.uk/resources/instruments/saxophone/
  • Fanny Mendelssohn-romantic

    https://www.liveabout.com/top-romantic-period-composers-724408
    Fanny Mendelssohn was born 1805 in Germany and sadly passed away in the year 1847. She is well known for her piece called the”Piano Trio in D minor” shes also known for having Many of her songs published under her brother's name, Felix Mendelssohn, due to sexist attitudes of the time.
  • guitar

    guitar
    This instrument was created in 1850 in spain. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its stringed/plucked. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://www.guitarcenter.com
  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky- Classical

    https://www.classicfm.com/composers/tchaikovsky/
    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky born in 1840 in Votkinsk Russia and passing away in 1893. His songs have lots of emotion in each note and it seems like his songs are influenced by western and Russian traditions. His most famous piece is "Swan Lake" his music first received mixed reactions in Russia but was a hit internationally.
  • Clara Wieck Schumann-romantic

    Clara Wieck Schumann was born in 1819 and ended up passing away in 1896 shes also another female composer of the romantic era shes well known for being a pianist. Her inspiration was her dad since he was the one that taught her how to play. Fun fact about Clara she was also a mother of 8 children which meant that she wasn't only doing music but she was also taking care of 8 of her kids.
  • Johannes Brahms-Classical

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Johannes-Brahms
    Johannes Brahms was a German composer born in 1833 he was mostly known for his piece called Violin Concerto. Brahms showed an interest in music at a young age and he even started preforming in public as a pianist. His work is a blend of traditional forms with harmonies and orchestration which is really easy for him to show his emotions when he wrote music.
  • Programmatic-romantic era

    this style's purpose was to tell a story, convey imagery, or set the mood for a specific scene without the use of words.some prominent composers of this style were Franz Liszt,Franz Liszt and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. this style allowed for composers to explore a lot of themes and emotions since they had to set the mood without having any sort of wording
  • Tuba-brass

    -brass family
    -19th century
    -Germany
  • Opium. 16

    Composer: Edvard Grieg
    Title: Lyric Pieces Opium. 16
    Year: between 1867-1901
    Style: Romantic piano music
    https://open.spotify.com/track/76wV53YHl0tGEvT3L0QzvK?si=5bf4403ed9a74a9e
  • Nationalism-romantic era

    this style was focused on expressing culture and the composers heritage this style was inspired by their native e countries. prominent composers Bedřich Smetana,Johannes Brahms,Edvard Grieg. this style of music was involved in political affairs,
  • Romanticism-romantic era

    This style was focused on emotion, individualism, and imagination this style was for composers to have songs that are personal to them. some prominent composers are Ludwig van Beethoven,Franz Schubert and Hector Berlioz. this style was breaking traditional norms
  • Cornet-Brass

    -Brass family
    -19th century
    -place it was invented France
  • Edvard Grieg-Romantic

    https://en.visitbergen.com/ideas-and-inspiration/the-composer-edvard-grieg/edvard-grieg-music-his-most-famous-works Edvard Grieg was born in 1843 in Norway and passed away in 1907. He was a very important composer of the romantic era he's often called Norway's greatest composer. One of his best works was "Peer Gynt Suite" he’s also very famous for his lyrical pieces some even said they’re underrated.
  • Drum set-percussion

    -percussion
    -1920s
    -U.S
  • Robert Schumann (Symphony No. 1)-Romantic

    https://www.aso.org/composer/detail/robert-schumann
    Robert Schumann was born in 1810 in Germany and passed away in 1856.Symphony No. 1 by Robert Schumann is also known as the spring symphony because Roberts source of inspiration was spring. Schumann actually wanted to start a career as a pianist but couldn't due to a hand injury so he focused on composing.
  • What a Wonderful World

    composer:Luis Armstrong
    Title: What a Wonderful World
    Year: 1967
    Style: Jazz, pop
    https://open.spotify.com/track/29U7stRjqHU6rMiS8BfaI9?si=6cc218f688654b1b
  • Louis Armstrong-20th century

    britannica.com/biography/Louis-Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong was born in 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away in 1971. He has a really famous song called “what a wonderful world” which is really nice since it reminds you to keep a positive attitude and its really the small things that make you happy I personally love this song since it has a sense of nostalgia. He was known for being American jazz trumpeter, singer, and one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz music
  • Elvis Presley- 20th century

    Elvis Presley, born in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, and passing away in 1977. He had lots of popularity and along with that came the nicknames such as "King of Rock and Roll". His music was very lively and meant to get people riled up. He was so popular he had lots of big hits such as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Can't Help Falling in Love." A fun fact about him is that by shaking his hips he earned the nickname "Elvis the Pelvis"
  • just the two of us

    Composer: Bill Withers
    Title: Just the Two of Us
    Year: 1980
    Style: R&B
  • Smooth Operator

    Composer: Sade
    Title: Smooth Operator
    Year: 1984
    Style: R&B
    https://open.spotify.com/track/1Hv1VTm8zeOeybub15mA2R?si=8d25b07dc111486c
  • Sade Adu (smooth operator)-20th century

    https://www.rockhall.com/sade
    Sade Adu whos real name is Helen Folasade Adu eas born on January 16, 1959. She is a British-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She specializes in a smooth blend of soul, jazz, and R&B. She is best known as the lead vocalist of the band Sade.
    1984
    Smooth Operator
    Composer: Sade
    Title: Smooth Operator
    Year: 1984
    Style: R&B
    https://open.spotify.com/track/1Hv1VTm8zeOeybub15mA2R?si=8d25b07dc111486c
    2000
  • Jazz-20th century

    This style was combining African-American musical traditions with European ones.this style is all about patterns and a mess that somehow sounds like its supposed to be that way, some prominent composers were Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.thsi style first appeared In New Orleans and, Louisiana.
  • Expressionism:-20th century

    as it says in the name this style was all about ecpressions this style was "a reaction against the perceived superficiality and idealism of Impressionism." composers wanted to explore more darker themes in their music. some prominent composers of this style were Arnold Schoenberg and Alban Berg. many of the songs in this style had themes of existential crisis and disillusionment.
  • Hang Drum-percussion

    -percussion
    -2000
    -Switzerland
  • Impressionism:-20th century

    This style was supposed to be the opposite of the styles that were in the romantic era composers wanted to get emotion out of their crownds with the music tey were making now. some prominent composers were Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel.this style was inspired by nature and vuisual art a long with symbolism.
  • electric Guitar-string

    -string family
    -made in the 20th century
    -invented by the Rickenbacker company in 1931
    - origin The United States specifically LA
  • 20th Century

    the music of the 20th century is wild and the main purpose is to get people going and dancing lots of Jazz and other feel good genres
  • TRANSITION (romantic-20th century)

    These two time periods were very different romantic era focused of emotion and having their piece be grand and in the 20th century they began to explore more styles and more sounds. The 20th century music was influenced by the aftermath of the world wars they were confused and therefore their songs represented experimentation. With new technology it was easier to explore different sounds and styles unlike in the romantic era. The romantic era was all about sticking with what was traditional.
  • Bill Withe (Just the Two of Us)- 20th century

    https://www.billboard.com/artist/bill-withers/
    Bill Withers was born in 1938 in West Virginia and passing away in 2020. Just the two of us is one of my personal favorites made by Bill Withers its a super happy song that always makes you want to get up to dance to it with your loved ones. Bill was known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Withers once said, "I write and sing about whatever I am able to understand and feel." this shows how meaningful are.