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Jan 1, 1400
Medieval Ages
A form of medieval church music between the years 500-1400. -
Renaissance 1401-1600
Change in music. By the 1500s instrumental music began to take shape and mixed instruments were played, for example, the Shawm, the Dulcian, and the Trumpet. -
Baroque 1600-1760
The development of opera and instrumental music. Johann Sebastian Bach brought the baroque period to his ultimate maturity. Instrument well known at that time was the Harpsichord. -
Classical 1730-1820
The clarinet was popular at this time. Galant and Sentimental styles. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart did over 600 works in less than 40 years. Ludwig van Beethoven crucial in the transition from classical to romantic. -
Romantic 1815-1910
Music to tell a story or express an idea to reflect feelings and emotions. Frederic Chopin was a remarkable pianist, some of his popular works were Waltz in D-flat major and Marche Funebre. Vincenzo Bellini an Italian composer was known for his "bel canto operas" -
Pop Music
A term that originally derives from an abbreviation of "popular". Deriving from rock & roll and originated around the 1950s. -
Pop music characteristics
A lot op Pop music is intended to encourage dancing or it uses dance oriented beats and rhythms. Length of the song often 2.30 to 4 minutes and the lyrics are typically focused on simple themes. -
Frank Sinatra
Is Pop's bigger star. Was one of the most popular and influential musical artist of the 20th century. One of the best selling artist of all times with 150 millions records sold worldwide. Most popular songs are, "I've got you under my skin" (1954), "My Way" 1957, "New York New York" 1960, "The way you look tonight" 1960, "Let It Snow, Let It Snow" 1945, and many more. -
David Hatch and Stephen Milward
Define "pop music as distinguishable from popular, jazz, and folk musics. -
Pop music domination
Pop music has been dominated by America and British music industries since the mid's 1960s, but most regions and countries have their own form of pop music. For example, Europop, like ABBA who became one of the most popular commercially successful act in history in the 1970s. -
Michael Jackson
The King of Pop!!! In 1963 becomes a member of the Jackson Five. In 1972 releases his first solo album called "Got to Be There". In 1979 his album "Off The Wall" launches him to superstar standing selling nineteen millions of copies worldwide. In 1983 he popularizes the Moonwalk. -
20th Century Music 1900-2000
Rock & Roll evolved in the late 1940s. It was a combination of African blues, country, jazz and gospel music. Rock has centered on the electric guitar. In 1956 Elvis Presley emerges as one of the world's first rock stars. He was referred as 'the king of rock and roll'. The Beatles and the Rolling Stones were formed on late 60's. In the 70's Michael Jackson first solo "Ben" reaches No.1. -
Instruments used to play Pop
The instruments used to produce Pop music are, guitar, bass, piano, drums, amplifiers, Cymbals, electric organ, electric pianos, electric keyboard. Wind instruments like the saxophone help give Pop music a realistic sound. -
Random Facts about Pop
Creed sold more records in the US than Jimi Hendrix.
Ke$ha's "Tik Tok" sold more copies that any Beatles single.
Katy Perry holds the same record as Michael Jackson for most number one singles from an album.
The cast of "Glee" has had more number one songs charts than the Beatles.
Flo Rida's "Low" has sold 8 millions copies- the same as The Beatles "Hey Jude".
