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500 BCE
Medieval Period
c. 500-1450 CE -
990
Guido of Arezzo
c. 990-1050
This document informed people of different and important advancements in the musical world. This includes these syllable's that allow singers to remember a pattern of music easier, as well as the 4-line staff, sight singing system (solemnization), as well as the flat and natural signs. Then notation was impacted by these advancements. -
1098
Hildergard of Bingen
1098-1179 -
1315
Ars Nova
1315-1375
Innovated rhythms and its notation. Ways were introduced for thet notation of triple and duple subdivisions, new note shapes, and allowed different rhythmic choices. -
1450
Renaissance Period
1450-600 -
1485
Josquin’s Ave Maria ... virgo serena Motet
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1529
Martin Luther Chorale Ein feste burg (A Mighty Fortress..)
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1538
Arcadelt Madrigal Il bianco e dolce cigno
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1567
Palestrina Pope Marcellus Mass
The legend told was that Palestrina kept polyphony from getting taken away from the Council of Trent.. -
Victoria Missa O magnum mysterium
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Gabrieli Sonata pian’e forte
Taking place in Venice, Gabrieli created the composition Pian'e forte. This piece is the first to specify which instrument plays what part, as well as the first piece to give dynamics.