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  • 3100 BCE

    Lute

  • 2000 BCE

    Trumpet

  • 2000 BCE

    Xylophone

  • 1450

    Trombone

    Germany
    Trombone | Brass Instrument, Slide Mechanism Musical ... Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com › ... › Musical Instruments
  • 1500

    Renaissance period - Josquin Des Prez

    Renaissance period -  Josquin Des Prez
    "Mille regretz" is a French chanson from the 15th century which in its 4 part setting is usually credited to Josquin des Prez. Josquin's version is in the Phrygian mode.
  • 1501

    Violin

    Italy
    https://www.britannica.com › ... › Music, Classical
  • 1530

    Viola

    Italy Viola | Stringed, Orchestra, Chamber Music Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com › viola-musical-instrument
  • 1538

    Cello

    Italy
    Cello | Definition, Music, Facts Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com › ... › Music, Classical
  • 1569

    Renascence Period - Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

    Renascence Period -  Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
    "Ave Regina caelorum" is one of the Marian antiphons said or sung in the Liturgy of the Hours at the close of compline. In the Roman Breviary as revised by Pope Pius V in 1569 it was assigned for this use from compline of 2 February until compline of Wednesday of Holy Week
  • 1570

    Renascence Period - Thomas Tallis

    Renascence Period - Thomas Tallis
    Spem in alium is a 40-part Renaissance motet by Thomas Tallis, composed in c. 1570 for eight choirs of five voices each. It is considered by some critics to be the greatest piece of English early music. H. B. Collins described it in 1929 as Tallis's "crowning achievement", along with his Lamentations.
  • Renaissance period - Orlando di Lassso

    Renaissance period -  Orlando di Lassso
    Song:Lagrime di San Pietro (Saint Peter's Tears)
    Orlando di Lasso (various other names; probably c. 1532 – 14 June 1594) was a composer of the late Renaissance. The chief representative of the mature polyphonic style in the Franco-Flemish school
  • Glockenspiel

    Germany
    Glockenspiel | Mallet Instrument, Percussion Orchestral Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com › ... › Musical Instruments
  • Piano

    Italy
    Piano | Definition, History, Types, Facts | Britannica Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com › art › piano
  • Baroque Period - Arcangelo Corelli

    Baroque Period - Arcangelo Corelli
    Twelve concerti grossi, Op. 6, is a collection of twelve concerti written by Arcangelo Corelli probably in the 1680s but not prepared for publication until 1714.
  • Baroque Period - Johann Sebastian Bach

    Baroque Period - Johann Sebastian Bach
    The Brandenburg Concertos (BWV 1046–1051) by Johann Sebastian Bach are a collection of six instrumental works presented by Bach to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt, in 1721 (though probably composed earlier).
  • Baroque Period - Antonio Vivaldi

    Baroque Period - Antonio Vivaldi
    Vivaldi's "Four Seasons". It was written in 1723, during the later half of the Baroque Era.
  • Baroque Period - Johann Gottlieb Goldberg

    Baroque Period - Johann Gottlieb Goldberg
    The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, is a musical composition for keyboard by Johann Sebastian Bach, consisting of an aria and a set of 30 variations. First published in 1741, it is named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may also have been the first performer of the work.
  • Classical Period - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

    Classical Period - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
    Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525, is a 1787 composition for a chamber ensemble by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The German title means "a little night music".
  • Congo

    Cuba
    Conga Drum Dallas Symphony Orchestra
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  • Classical Period - Ludwig van Beethoven

    Classical Period - Ludwig van Beethoven
    The Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, known as the Emperor Concerto in English-speaking countries, is a piano concerto composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven composed the concerto in 1809 under salary in Vienna, and he dedicated it to Archduke Rudolf, who was his patron, friend, and pupil.
  • Classical Period - Marianna Martinez

    Classical Period - Marianna Martinez
    Il Primo Amore. Cantata for Soprano and chamber orchestra. After 1765, she primarily wrote chamber cantatas, motets and arias for solo voices. She was greatly influenced by Pietro Metastasio and set many of his texts
  • French horn

    Germany
    French horn Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com › dictionary › French-horn
  • Tuba

    Germany
    Tuba | Brass Instrument, History Uses Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com › ... › Musical Instruments
  • Saxophone

    Belgium Saxophone | Woodwind Instrument, Jazz, Military Bands Britannica
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  • Classical Period - Johann Strauss II

    Classical Period - Johann Strauss II
    "The Blue Danube" is the common English title of "An der schönen blauen Donau", Op. 314, a waltz by the Austrian composer Johann Strauss II, composed in 1866.
  • 20th century - John Lennon - Here comes the sun

    20th century - John Lennon - Here comes the sun
    John Winston Ono Lennon was an English singer-songwriter, musician and political activist. He gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history.
  • 20th Century - Led Zepplin - Stairway to heaven

    20th Century -  Led Zepplin -  Stairway to heaven
    Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The band comprised Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham. With a heavy, guitar-driven sound and drawing from influences including blues and folk music, Led Zeppelin are cited as a progenitor of hard rock and heavy metal.
  • 20th century - Micheal jackson - Billie jean

    20th century - Micheal jackson - Billie jean
    Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a four decade career, his world record music achievements and publicized personal life made him a global figure
  • 20th Century - Soundgarden - Black hole sun

    20th Century - Soundgarden -  Black hole sun
    Soundgarden was an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 by singer and drummer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Cornell switched to rhythm guitar in 1985, replaced on drums initially by Scott Sundquist, and later by Matt Cameron in 1986