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Period: 1450 to
Renaissance Era
Renaissance era music is very interesting. Scores were rare to see, and bar lines were rarely used. Accidentals were not always specified. Prominent composers include Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, John Taverner, and Thomas Tallis. -
1501
Violin
The violin was made in the early 16th century and was a stringed base instrument that's is still used by musicians all across the world. -
1535
Viola
The Viola is a string instrument made in 1535.
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Period: 1540 to
William Byrd - Renaissance
William Byrd is a Renaissance era composer. He was born in 1540. He died on the 4th July 1623. -
1541
Notable songs: D'où vient cela - Renaissance
D'où vient cela is a Renaissance style composition made by french composer Claudin Sermisy.
It was made in 1541-1542.
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Oboe
The Oboe is a woodwind instrument made in the 17th century. It is common in classic music. -
Period: to
Baroque
Baroque directly follows the Renaissance era of music. The word "baroque" is derived from the Portuguese word "barroco," meaning "oddly shaped pearl." It was named as such because music during this period was considered "over the top and exaggerated." Operas also came from this period. The Baroque style is dramatic and very grandiose. -
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Transition from Renaissance to Baroque
At first, Baroque style wasn't very well received. Even the name itself isn't meant to be a compliment. Baroque literally means "oddly shaped pearl." Renaissance focused more on smooth, elegant melodies, while Baroque was focused on more grandiose and complex melodies. This may be why people from the Renaissance era found Baroque style to be "uselessly complex." The Renaissance era ended around the 17th century while Baroque simultaneously started around the 17th century. -
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Johann Sebastian Bach - Baroque
Johann Sebastian Bach was a famous composer from Germany from the Baroque period. He specialized in orchestral music. His most notable work is D minor Partita. -
Cello
The Cello is similar to the Violin and Viola, except bigger and unlike the Violin which reads in C Major, the cello reads in C. -
Notable songs: D Minor Partita (Baroque)
D minor Partita, by Johann Sebastian Bach.
It was written between 1717-1720
It is in Partita style.
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Period: to
Classical Era
The Classical Era is a very famous and well known music era. Known for its complex composition, its most prominent use is in churches and royal courts in Europe. Prominent composers from this time include Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach. -
Period: to
Transition from Baroque to Classical
Classical brought the Opera and sonata form. Baroque is more focused on complex melodies, while classical is more so focused on simple and clear melodies. -
Bugle
The Bugle is a brass instrument made in 1758. It has its uses in military calls. -
Banjo
The Banjo is a stringed instrument from Africa.
It was made in 1770. -
Period: to
Ludwig Van Beethoven - Classical
Ludwig Van Beethoven was a composer from Bonn, Germany during the classical period of music. He was born in 1770. His exact date of birth is unknown. He died on the 26th of March 1827. He is most well known for Moonlight Sonata. -
Notable songs: Eine kleine Nachtmusik - Classical Era
Eine kleine Nachtmusik is a very famous classical Era piece made by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is in the serenade style. It was made in 1787.
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Mandolin
The Mandolin is a string instrument similar to the guitar.
It was created in 19th-century Italy. -
Period: to
Frédéric Chopin - Romantic
Frédéric Chopin was a famous composer from Poland during the Romantic period. He was born March 1st 1810. He died on the 17th of October 1849. His most notable work is Fantaisie-Impromptu. -
Drums
Drums are one of the oldest instruments in the world. Modern drum sets originated in the 1920s, but the concept of percussion that requires hitting dates as far back to 5500 B.C.E China.