Midterm Timeline Project

By Amartinez325
  • 500

    Medieval Period

    Medieval Period
    500 to 1450 key points
    - Plain Chant
    -Mass
    -First notation system
  • 1025

    Guido of Arezzo's formulation of the Solmization System

    Guido of Arezzo's formulation of the Solmization System
    ca. 1025 to 1028.
    He came up with syllables to help teach singers remember the pattern of hexachords.
    Guidonian hand
  • 1098

    Hildegard of Bingen

    Hildegard of Bingen
    1098 to 1179
    Known for her compositions and prophesies.
    "Most prolific European composer before 1500"
  • 1291

    Ars Nova Treatise

    1291–1361
    A written work attributed to Philippe de Vitry (1291–1361).
    Centered on rhythmic and musical notation.
    Questioned if double meter ("imperfect") should be allowed besides triple meter ("perfect.")
  • 1450

    Renaissance Period

    Renaissance Period
    1450 to 1600
  • 1529

    Martin Luther Chorale Ein feste burg

    Martin Luther Chorale Ein feste burg
    (A Mighty Fortress..)
    The best known chorale Martin Luther composed.
  • 1538

    Arcadelt Madrigal Il bianco e dolce cigno

    Arcadelt Madrigal Il bianco e dolce cigno
    "The white and sweet swan."
    One of the most famous early madrigals.
    Homophonic texture.
  • 1567

    Palestrina Pope Marcellus Mass

    Palestrina Pope Marcellus Mass
    The significance of this work was that it saved polyphony and showed the Council of Trent ( 1545-1563) that the words could still be understood in a polyphonic work.
  • 1572

    Victoria Missa O magnum mysterium

    Victoria Missa O magnum mysterium