medieval-period music is predominantly religious; furthermore, much of it was not written down and was performed as part of monastic life, being passed down the generations aurally. Learning all the music of your monastery from memory was part of daily life for the monks; even today...
Music instruments became advanced, and this period saw the creation of the concerto, cantata, oratorio, and sonata. The Classical period (1750–1820) For the first time, the instrumental concerto, the symphony, and the sonata form were broadly performed for wide audiences. The Romantic period (...
Classical Music Time Periods (PLEASE NOTE: The dates of the time periods are estimated since there are no exact dates for when each time period occurred/ began/ended) Medieval (500ish - 1400) The church influenced medieval era music. Forms of music from the early part of this ...
Western classical music has a long and rich history. It dates back to the Medieval period when Gregorian chants were popular. These chants were monophonic, meaning they had a single melody line. As time passed, polyphony began to develop. Composers started adding more voices and melodies to cre...
Western classical music has a long and rich history. It dates back to the medieval period and has evolved over the centuries. During the Baroque era, composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel created magnificent works. Bach's music is known for its complexity and precis...
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Classicalperiod ThedatesoftheClassicalperiodinwesternmusicaregenerallyacceptedas1750to1820.ThetermclassicalmusicisalsousedcolloquiallytodesignateavarietyofstylesrootedintheEuropeanliturgicalandsecularmusicaltraditiondatingbacktothe9thcenturyTheclassicalmovement,startingaroundthemid1700's,wasaimedatbringingmusicback"downto...
This is the first period where we can begin to be fairly certain as to how a great deal of the music which has survived actually sounded. The earliest written secular music dates from the 12th century troubadours (in the form of virelais, estampies, ballades, etc.), but most notated ...
He brings to these performances a keen awareness of period practice in the lightness of his touch, while also playing with the rhythmic freedom which Romantic composers such as Glinka, Chopin and Schumann wove into the fabric of their piano music. Medtner: Piano Sonatas Op 25 Nos 1 & 2; ...
…There is something for everyone who likes light music of this period – waltzes, yes, but potpourri and selections from shows, lots of grand bands, famous directors, fine organists and good tunes. To the full reviews ->GLCD 5228 – The Golden Age of Light Music: British Cinema & Theatre...