History of Music Flashcards
When was Medieval period of music
10th to 14th century
When was Renaissance period of music
15th - 16th century
When was Baroque era of music
1600- 1750
When was Classical era of music
1750- 1822
When was Romantic era of music
1820’s- 1890’s
When was Contemporary era of music
1890’s onwards
When did Modern or popular era start
1930’s onwards
Give some features of medieval and renaissance music
Plain-chant, Was the first notated music. Featured organum (harmony in 5th an 8ves which Monks sang in)
Explain Organum
(harmony in 5th an 8ves which Monks sang in)
What does the term baroque mean
‘oddly shaped pearl’
Name three composers of the era
J.S.Bach
Handel
Scarlatti
Give some features of Baroque music
Music was extremely decorative
Continuo was the harpsichord or the organ with cello
Figured Bass
Keyboard instruments organ and harpsichord
Woodwind and Strings
Polyphonic
Give two examples of compositions from the baroque era
J.S Bach - Brandenburg Concerto
Handel - Messiah
Give two examples of compositions from the Classical era
Mozart-Magic Flute, Rondo Alla Turca
Beethoven-Moonlight Sonata
When was piano invented and by whom
1755 by B.Cristofori
