The History of Music - musical periods By lyonsr Period: 450 to Jan 1, 1450 The Medieval Period Period: Jan 1, 1450 to Jan 1, 1600 The Renaissance Period Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Jan 1, 1750 The Baroque Period Period: Jan 1, 1750 to Jan 1, 1825 The Classical Period Period: Jan 1, 1825 to Jan 1, 1900 The Romantic Period Period: Jan 1, 1900 to Jan 1, 2000 The 20th Century Period: Jan 1, 2000 to Jun 1, 2010 Music of Today