History of Music timeline by Matthew Generao

By MattGenerao79
  • Period: 500 to 1400

    Medieval Period

    Lasts through the The Middle Ages and ending at the time of the Renaissance
  • Period: 1025 to 1028

    Guido of Arezzo's formulation of the Solmization System

    Guido establishes the system of Solmization. Solmization is a system of designating notes by syllables. Uses the syllables sa, ri, ga, ma, pa, dha and ni
  • 1098

    Hildegard of Bingen

    Born 1098 in Böckelheim, West Franconia, died September 17,1179.
  • Period: 1300 to 1375

    Ars Nova Treatise

    The experimental musical period of France. Innovation of rhythmic modes and increased use of smaller note values. Female composers appeared more frequently, which was controversial at the time.
  • Period: 1450 to

    Renaissance Period

    The rediscovery of philosophy, literature and art.
  • Period: 1527 to 1529

    Martin Luther Chorale Ein feste burg (A Mighty Fortress)

    Written between 1527 and 1529
  • 1539

    Arcadelt Madrigal Il bianco e dolce cigno

    Written by Jacques Arcadelt
  • 1562

    Palestrina Pope Marcellus Mass

    Composed in 1562, his mass saved polyphonic church music from being banished.
  • 1572

    Victoria Missa O magnum mysterium

    Written by Tomas Luis de Victoria