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The History of Music

  • Period: Jan 1, 1400 to

    Renaissance

  • Sep 1, 1580

    Greensleeves

    Greensleeves is a traditional English folk song composed by King Henry VIII of England for Anne Boleyn.
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    Baroque

    Baroque is a style of Western art music dating from the 1600's to the late 1750's
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    Classical

    Classical music is music following long-established principles rather than a folk, jazz, or popular tradition.
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    Romantic

    In the Romantic period, music became more expressive and emotional, expanding to encompass literary, artistic, and philosophical themes.
  • Symphony No. 9

    Symphony No. 9
    The Symphony No. 9 in D minor is Ludwig van Beethoven's final complete symphony. Completed in 1824.
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    Impressionist

    Impressionism in music focuses on suggestion and atmosphere, conveying the moods and emotions aroused by the subject rather than a detailed tone‐picture.
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    Modern

    Modern music innovates music that lead to new ways of organizing and approaching harmonic, melodic, sonic, and rhythmic aspects of music.
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    Post-Modern or Contemporary

  • The Beach Boys: "God Only Knows"

  • First Ever Aired Music Video on MTV

    First Ever Aired Music Video on MTV
  • R.E.M. - It's The End Of The World

    R.E.M. - It's The End Of The World
    R.E.M. is part of the postmodern period.