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5500 BCE
Drums
link. China percussion -
2500 BCE
Harp
https://www.britannica.com/art/harp-musical-instrument
String instrument Middle east, and/or Mediterranean -
1800 BCE
Mandolin
https://www.britannica.com/art/mandolin String instrument Italy -
1700 BCE
Piano
https://www.britannica.com/art/piano Percussion instrument Padua Italy -
1600 BCE
Violin
https://www.britannica.com/art/violin String instrument Northern Italy -
1600 BCE
Double Bass
https://www.britannica.com/art/double-bass String instrument Europe -
1500 BCE
Trumpet
https://www.britannica.com/art/trumpet Brass instrument China, South America, Asia, Scandinavia and Egypt -
1500 BCE
Trombone
https://www.britannica.com/art/trombone Brass instrument Belgium -
Period: 1470 BCE to
Renaissance Period-Motet Chanson
Another style of the Renaissance period was the motet chanson. The motet chanson was an important form of the Renaissance period which was created in Milan during the 1470s and 1480s. Where I did my research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motet-chanson -
Period: 1450 BCE to Aug 27, 1521
Renaissance period
Where I did research: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Josquin-des-Prez Josquin Dez Prez was one of the most well known composers during the Renaissance period. Prez's major influences was Italian frottola and lauda. His most notable work was "Missa Pange Lingua." He originated in either France or Belgium. -
1400 BCE
Bass Drum
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900 BCE
Flute
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19 BCE
Romantic Period-Nocturne
During the romantic period, one style of music which was well known at the time was "Nocturne." Nocturne was a musical piece influenced by/or expressive of the night. This mainly occurred in the 19th century. One of the most popular composers during this time period was John Field. Where I did my research: https://www.britannica.com/art/nocturne -
19 BCE
Renaissance Period-Rhapsody
Renaissance period: 1.) The Rhapsody melody link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH2PH0auTUU 2.) Rhapsody melody title: George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue - Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic (1976) 3.) The composer of this melody is: George Gershwin 4.) When this melody was created: Somewhere around 19th century 5.) This style of music is: Romantic -
17 BCE
Baroque Period-Opera
During the Baroque period, opera was a well known style. The "Opera" style during the Baroque period was often performed in Italian no matter where the opera was produced. One of the most well known composers during this time period was Giuseppe Verdi. Where I did my research: https://www.britannica.com/art/opera-music -
17 BCE
Banjo
https://www.britannica.com/art/banjo-musical-instrument String instrument Central and Western Africa -
14 BCE
Renaissance Period-Secular Madrigal
Renaissance period: 1.) Secular Madrigal melody link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLwHkRYijUQ 2.) Secular Madrigal melody title: Secular Music in the High Renaissance - Gesualdo: Music and Murder 3.) The composer of this musical composition is: Carlo Gesualdo. 4.) This melody was composed in: Somewhere in the 14th century 5.) This style of music is: Renaissance -
Period: 14 BCE to 17 BCE
Renaissance Period-Secular Madrigal
Another style of music during the Renaissance period was the secular madrigal. The secular madrigal is a vocal musical piece, which is usually apart of a melody. Where I did my research: https://www.britannica.com/summary/madrigal-vocal-music -
Period: 14 BCE to 17 BCE
Renaissance Period-Secular Motet
One style from the Renaissance period was the secular motet, The secular motet style typically had a Latin text which depicted a "praise" to the monarch. The secular motet also celebrated a triumph. Where I did my research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motet -
12 BCE
Baroque Period-Motet
During the Baroque period, the motet style gained a lot of attention due to the style of vocal compositions. The vocal pieces went through various changes throughout the centuries. One of the most prominent composers during this style of music was Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Where I did my research: https://www.britannica.com/art/motet -
13
Renaissance Period-Motet Chanson
Renaissance period: 1.) Motet Chanson melody link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxJFMBv4Ibo 2.) Motet Chanson title: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Motets for 5 voices 3.) The composer of this melody is: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina 4.) The year this song was composed was: Somewhere around the 13th century 5.) The style of this melody is: Renaissance -
17
Romantic Period-Overture
During the Romantic period, "Overture" was one of the main styles of the romantic period. "Overture" is a musical composition, which was usually an introduction to a musical piece. This was most often in a "dramatic" matter. This was also a independent instrumental work. One of the most well known composers during the Overture period was Ludwig Van Beethoven. Where I did my research: https://www.britannica.com/art/overture-music -
1540
Bassoon
https://www.britannica.com/art/bassoon Woodwind instrument Italy -
1550
Baroque Period-Motet
Baroque Period: 1.) Motet link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoMik7O8kjk 2.) Work title:"Motet #124 by Pierre Certon, (Fr. 1520 - 1572)" 3.) The composer of this melody is: Pierre Certon 4.) This melody was created in: 1550 5.) The style of music is: Baroque Period -
Renaissance Period-Nocture
Renaissance period: 1.) Nocture melody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrqBUG40avg&list=PLQpjKS-bhQQBtKx94pLVxLIezG2nmEaNa 2.) Nocture melody title: Dowland Lute Works | Baroque Renaissance Instrumental Music 3.) The composer of this melody is: John Dowland 4.) This musical composition was composed in: 1597 5.) This style of music is: Renaissance -
Baroque Period-Madrigal
During the "Baroque" period, there have been many influential styles of music during that time line. One style which was popular was the "Madrigal." The Madrigal period magnified the literal meaning of the lyrics, which increased the impact of the song. One of the most well known composers during this time was Claudio Monteverdi. Where I did my research:https://www.britannica.com/summary/madrigal-vocal- (Half of the link was to long. I had to delete some of it.) -
Baroque Period-Madrigal
Baroque period:
1.) Madrigal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye3F_q2PWXo 2.) The work title: Madrigals, Book 8 "Hor che'l ciel e la terra" (Les Cris de Paris, Geoffroy Jourdain) 3.) The composer: Monteverdi 4.) Year this melody was created: 1638 5.) The style of this melody: Baroque period. -
Period: to
Baroque period
Where I did my research: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Johann-Sebastian-Bach Johann Sebastion Bach was born in Germany and was one of the most influential composers during the Baroque period. Bach was most influenced by an Italian composer named Antonio Vivaldi. Bach's most notable work was D Minor Partita'. -
Period: to
Baroque period
Where I did research:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Johann-Sebastian-BachJohann Sebastian Bach was one of the most well known composers throughout the Baroque period. Bach's major influences were his Father's cousin named "Johann Christopher Bach" and Vivaldi. Bach's most notable work was "The Brandenburg Concertos" and "The Mass in B Minor." Bach's country of origin was Germany. -
Clarinet
https://www.britannica.com/art/clarinet Woodwind instrument Germany -
Classical Period-Symphony
One style within the classical period is the symphony. A "Symphony" is a long form of a musical piece from an orchestra which employs a "Sonata." One prominent composer during this period was Ludwig Van Beethoven. Where I did my research: https://www.britannica.com/art/symphony-music -
Classical Period-String Quartet
One more important style during the Classical period was the "String Quartet" The String Quartet was a medium of four string instruments. For example the violin, viola, violoncello. The main composer during this style of music was Joseph Hayden. Where I did my research: https://www.britannica.com/art/quartet-music -
Classical Period-Sonata
Another style of the classical period is the "Sonata." Most movements of classical sonatas are usually fast passed. Sonatas typically begin with a slow tempo, and then gradually become a faster tempo. One prominent composer during this time period was Ludwig Van Beethoven. Where I did my research: https://www.britannica.com/summary/sonata#:~:text=The%20so%2Dcalled%20solo%20sonata,retain%20through%20the%20classical%20era. -
Classical Period-String Quartet
Classical period: 1.) String Quartet melody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I9LyiGrclc&list=PLwEx-3EdmA0Ygh7i0KMVB_mLutwSt5PrI 2.) Work title: W. A. Mozart - KV 80 (73f) - String Quartet No. 1 in G major 3.) The composer of this melody is: Mozart 4.) The year this melody was composed: 1770 5.) The style of this melody is: Classical -
Period: to
Ludwig Van Beethoven
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ludwig-van-Beethoven
Beethoven was born in Germany. Link where I did research: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ludwig-van-Beethoven/Early-influences Beethoven's major influences: Haydn , Mozart, and Bach Handel and Salieri . Beethoven's most notable work: "Beethoven's 9th Symphony." -
Period: to
Classical period
Where I did research: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ludwig-van- One of the most influential composers during the classical period was Beethoven. Beethoven's major influences were Hayden, Mozart, Bach, Handel, and Salieri. Beethoven's most notable work was "The Ninth Symphony." Beethoven's country of origin was Germany. -
Classical Period-Symphony
Classical period: 1.) Symphony melody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF5kr251BRs 2.) Title of melody: Franz Joseph Haydn - "Surprise" (Symphony no. 94) 3.) The composer of this melody is: Joseph Haydn 4.) This song was was produced in: 1792 5.) The style of this musical composition in: Classical -
Classical Period-Sonata
Classical period: 1.) Sonata melody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu7hscHkfPw 2.) The work title of melody: Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata | Piano Orchestra 3.) The composer of this melody is: Beethoven 4.) This melody was produced in: 1801 5.) The style of music is: Classical -
Romantic Period-Rhapsody
During the "Romantic Period" various styles of music were introduced one being "Rhapsody." This style of music had a free flowing structure which was accompanied by different moods and colour. One of the main composers during this time period was George Gershwin. Where I did my research: https://www.britannica.com/art/rhapsody-music -
French Horn
https://www.britannica.com/art/horn-musical-instrument Brass instrument Germany -
Accordion
https://www.britannica.com/art/accordion Free reed aerophone instrument Berlin Germany -
Romantic Period-Overture
Romantic period: 1.) Overture melody link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoBE69wdSkQ&list=PL6C5246F01B48D9A1 2.) Overture melody title: ROSSINI: William Tell Overture (full version) 3.) The composer of this melody is: Gioachino Rossini 4.) This musical composition was created in: 1829 5.) This style of music is: Renaissance -
Period: to
Romantic period
Where I did research: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Johannes-Brahms
Johanes Brahms was one of the most influential composers during the Romantic period. Brahms major influences were Hayden, Mozart, and Beethoven. One of his most notable works was "Hungarian Dances." Johanes Brahms country of origin was Germany. -
Tuba
https://www.britannica.com/art/tuba Brass instrument Germany -
Saxophone
https://www.britannica.com/art/saxophone Brass instrument Belgium -
Guitar
https://www.britannica.com/art/guitar String instrument Spain -
Romantic Period-Nocturne
Romantic period: 1.) Nocturne melody link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpOtuoHL45Y 2.) Nocturne melody title: Franz Liszt - Liebestraum - Love Dream 3.) The composer of this melody is: Franz Liszt 'Liebestraum 4.) This musical composition was created in: 1850 5.) The style of this musical composition is: Romantic -
Bongo Drums
https://www.britannica.com/art/bongo-drum Percussion instrument Eastern Cuba -
Electric Guitar
https://www.britannica.com/art/electric-guitar String instrument United States -
Baroque Period-Opera
Baroque period: 1.) Opera melody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4DpYgG3FyM 2.) The work title: Handel: Da tempeste (Julia Lezhneva, Helsinki Baroque Orchestra) 3.) The composer: Julia Lezhneva 4.) This melody was created in: N/A
(I am putting a random year in the box below. this year has nothing to do with the melody.) 5.) The style of this melody is: Baroque