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Period: 500 to 1450
Medieval Period
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1030
Guido of Arezzo's Micrologus
Micrologus introduced the 4-line staff, relative pitch (Hexachord System), and sight-singing (via Guidonian Hand). -
1098
Hildegard of Bingen
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1179
Hildegard of Bingen
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1323
Ars Nova Treatise
The Treatise revolutionized notation; it added perfect & imperfect mode, time, and porlation. -
Period: 1450 to
Renaissance Period
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1485
Josquin's Ave Maria
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1529
Martin Luther Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
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1538
Arcadelt Madrigal I
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1567
Pope Marcellus Mass
Created basic rules for music composition, including the Palestrina counterpoint. -
1568
Gabrieli Sonata pian'e forte
Performed at St. Mark's Basilica. It was the first musical work to incorporate dynamics and designate a specific instrument for a part.. -
Victoria Missa O magnum Mysterium