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Period: 500 to 1400
Medieval
Medieval music uses different instruments like the flute. The Gregorian chants were popular. One composer was named John Dunstable. -
Period: 1400 to
Renaissance
The Renaissance is rich and have lots of harmony it is a type of religious music. One composer was named William Byrd. -
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Baroque
Baroque has flowing melodic lines and is often soft. One famous composer was Handel. -
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Classical
Classical is fast and slow flowing music and my personal favorite. Mozart and Beethoven were very popular during this era. -
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Romantic
Romantic is very emotional and has lots of expression. One famous composer is named Chopin. -
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The 21st century
Lots of the original music is found in this generation. And many new genres have been composed since the start of it. One composer is named Igor Stravinsky.