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Period: Jan 1, 600 to
From 600 CE to 1900
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Dec 24, 600
Pope Gregory the Great
Pope Gregory begins to chant during Catholic services, is still in use today. Called the Gregorian chant in his honour.
(http://www.medieval.org/emfaq/misc/gregorian.html) -
Dec 24, 1180
Troubadours begin
The Troubadour begins in the late 12th century as a movement of lyrical poet in France and Northern Spain and Italy.
(http://www.britannica.com/art/troubadour-lyric-artist) -
Dec 24, 1430
The Renaissance Begins
With the birth of the Renaissance age, comes the simplistic virtues of Greek and Roman styles of music. (http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/renm/hd_renm.htm) -
Dec 24, 1565
Males Remain the Only Ones Capable of Singing in Public
Male castration begins in Italy as a way of preserving their high pitch singing voices, since women were not allowed to sing in the common place. This becomes a regular practice. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castrato) -
First Female Singers Emerge
Professional female singers appear for the first time on the English stage in the production of Chloridia. (http://universitypublishingonline.org/cambridge/benjonson/k/essays/court_msq_essay/) -
Beethoven's Symphony No. 3
Beethoven creates his third symphony called Eroica. This marks the beginning of the Romantic Period. (https://www.theguardian.com/music/tomserviceblog/2014/aug/05/symphony-guide-beethovens-third-eroica-tom-service) -
Slave Trade Brings New Sounds
With the slave trade out of West Africa in full bore, it brought the spread of culture via music. Through rhythms, dancing, and chants this spurred the birth of Jazz and Blues music in the Americas. (http://www.soundjunction.org/howtheslavetradeaffectedmusicanintroduction.aspa) -
Johannes Brahm's First Symphony
Johannes Brahm completes his first symphony after taking 20 years to complete it. Is now one of the most famous in the world. (http://www.britannica.com/topic/Symphony-No-1-in-C-Minor-Op-68) -
Metropolitan Opera House Opens
The now world famous Metropolitan Opera House opens in New York City. Leads way to many famous singers, composers, and musicians to come. (http://www.metopera.org/About/The-Met/) -
Carnegie Hall Opens
In 1891 Carnegie Hall opens in New York city. (https://www.carnegiehall.org/Slideshow.aspx?id=4294976730) -
Ragtime is Born
Ragtime music is born this year. As the fusion between West Indian rhythm and European musical form. (http://jazz.about.com/od/historyjazztimeline/a/ragtime.htm)
