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It is the oldest surviving piece of music with musical notation, found on a tomb in Turkey and believed to have been written in ancient Greece.
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The Middle Age is the period between the fall of the Roman Empire of occident (476) to the America discover(1492).
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It is a form of monophonic Christian liturgical music that developed during the early centuries of Christianity. It is primarily attributed to Pope Gregory I.
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An Italian monk and music theorist. He invented the system of musical notation using the syllables "ut-re-mi-fa-sol-la," which later became the solfège system.
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A medieval Provençal troubadour known for his love songs and musical compositions that influenced medieval poetry and music.
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A German nun, mystic, writer, and medieval composer. Her musical works are among the most important of the Middle Ages, and she is known for her visions and contributions to theology and medicine.
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A Franco-Flemish composer from the 12th century, known as one of the early major figures in polyphonic vocal music and a key figure in the Notre Dame school.
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A Franco-Flemish composer of the 13th century, known for his innovative work in developing polyphony.
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A musical style that developed in medieval Europe, characterized by more complex polyphony compared to Gregorian chant.
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King of León and Castile, known for being a great patron of the arts, particularly music. He was responsible for the compilation of the "Cantiga de Santa María," one of the largest collections of medieval music.
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It is a broad cultural movement that took place in Western Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries.1 It was a transitional period between the Middle Ages and the early modern period.
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A medieval French composer and poet, one of the most important figures of the Ars Nova, known for his motets, masses, and polyphonic music.
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An Italian composer and organist from the Middle Ages, a key figure in the Italian Ars Nova and famous for his madrigals.
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A German inventor known for his invention of the movable-type printing press, which allowed for the mass dissemination of music and other texts in Europe.
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A musical movement that emerged in the early 14th century, introducing the use of more complex rhythms and greater freedom in musical notation.
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A Spanish poet and composer from the Renaissance, known for his villancicos and theatrical works, influencing the development of popular music in Spain.
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A German theologian and composer, known for starting the Protestant Reformation. He also wrote hymns that influenced liturgical music.
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A Spanish Renaissance composer, one of the most important figures in sacred music of his time.
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A Spanish composer and organist from the Renaissance, known for his works for keyboard and his influence on instrumental music of the period.
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An Italian composer from the Renaissance, known for his influence on the development of polyphonic vocal music.
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A Franco-Flemish composer from the Renaissance, noted for his skill in composing sacred and secular music, mastering polyphony.
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An Italian composer from the Renaissance, brother of Giovanni, who was also an innovator in both instrumental and vocal music, influencing his nephew Giovanni.
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An Italian composer from the Renaissance, one of the first women to publish music in Europe, and an important figure in vocal music
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A Spanish composer from the Renaissance, considered one of the greatest masters of late Renaissance music, especially in sacred music.
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An Italian composer from the Renaissance, known for his innovative use of sound in compositions for multiple choirs and instruments.
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An Italian composer from the late Renaissance, known for his passionate madrigals and harmonic innovations.
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An Italian composer of the transition between the Renaissance and Baroque periods, famous for his innovations in opera and sacred music.
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An Italian composer from the Baroque period, known for his contributions to the development of oratorio and sacred music.
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An Italian composer and singer from the Baroque period, known for her vocal works, particularly cantatas and arias.
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Antonio Stradivari was an Italian luthier, known for creating some of the most famous and valuable violins in the world.
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An English Baroque composer, known for his sacred and secular music, and for his opera "Dido and Aeneas".
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An Italian Baroque composer, famous for his concertos, particularly "The Four Seasons".
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A German Baroque composer, one of the most prolific figures of his time, with over 3,000 works to his name.
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A German composer, naturalized British, known for his work in vocal and operatic music, especially his oratorio "Messiah".
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A German Baroque composer, one of the greatest musicians of all time, known for his mastery in both instrumental and vocal music.
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A reformer of opera, Gluck emphasized dramatic clarity and simplicity, influencing the classical opera tradition.
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Known as the "father of the symphony," Haydn's compositions shaped Classical music, especially in chamber music and orchestral works.
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The talented older sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, she was a gifted pianist and composer but largely overshadowed by her brother.
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A prolific and influential composer, Mozart created iconic works across all genres, defining the Classical era.
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A blind Austrian composer and pianist, she was known for her emotional compositions and virtuoso performances.
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A pivotal figure in music history, Beethoven bridged the Classical and Romantic periods with his symphonies, sonatas, and innovations.
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An Italian composer famed for his operas, particularly The Barber of Seville and William Tell, shaping the opera buffa style.
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An Austrian composer known for his lieder (songs) and symphonies, Schubert created deeply emotional and lyrical works.
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A French composer famous for his innovative orchestration and large-scale works like Symphonie Fantastique.
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A German composer, Mendelssohn's works are known for their melodic inventiveness, including A Midsummer Night's Dream and the Italian Symphony.
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A Polish composer and virtuoso pianist, Chopin's works for piano are celebrated for their technical brilliance and expressiveness.
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A Romantic composer known for his piano music and symphonies, Schumann also contributed to music theory and criticism.
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A major Italian opera composer, Verdi created some of the most beloved operas, such as La Traviata and Aida.
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A Hungarian composer and pianist, Liszt was known for his virtuosic piano works and contributions to orchestral music.
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A German composer known for his revolutionary operas, Wagner's works are marked by complex harmonies and dramatic storytelling.
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A gifted pianist and composer, Clara Schumann was a key figure in the Romantic era, known for her piano works and compositions.
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A Czech composer, Smetana is known for his symphonic poem Má vlast and his role in establishing Czech music.
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A German composer whose symphonies, concertos, and chamber works are seen as pillars of Romantic music.
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A key figure in Russian music, Musorgski's operas and orchestral works, like Pictures at an Exhibition, reflect his nationalistic style.
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A Russian composer, Tchaikovsky is celebrated for his symphonies, ballets (like Swan Lake), and emotional depth.
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A Czech composer whose works, including New World Symphony, blend folk elements with classical forms.
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A Norwegian composer known for his piano music and symphonic works, especially Peer Gynt.
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A Russian composer known for his vibrant orchestration and works like Scheherazade.
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Renowned for his operas, Puccini's works like La Bohème and Tosca are known for their emotional depth and beautiful melodies.
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An Austrian composer renowned for his art songs and lyrical settings of German poetry.
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A late-Romantic composer, Mahler is celebrated for his symphonies and orchestral lieder, often exploring themes of death and existentialism.
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A French composer who pioneered impressionism, Debussy’s music is known for its atmosphere and harmonic innovation.
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A Finnish composer whose symphonies and tone poems, like Finlandia, are central to Finnish national identity.
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An Austrian composer who developed the twelve-tone technique, Schoenberg is a key figure in modernist music.
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A French composer, Ravel is best known for his orchestral work Boléro and his mastery of orchestration.
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A Spanish composer, Falla’s music blends Spanish folk traditions with classical forms, particularly in Nights in the Gardens of Spain.
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A Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist, Bartók integrated folk music into his works, particularly in his piano and orchestral compositions.
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A Russian composer who revolutionized music with works like The Firebird and The Rite of Spring, known for rhythmic innovation.
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A Spanish composer known for his chamber music and orchestral works, which reflect the Spanish musical tradition.
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A Hungarian composer and music educator, Kodály is known for his choral works and influence on music pedagogy.
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A Brazilian composer whose music blends classical tradition with Brazilian folk music, especially in his Bachianas Brasileiras.
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An American composer known for blending jazz and classical music in works like Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy and Bess.
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A French composer known for his highly original, often spiritual music, incorporating birdsong and complex rhythms.
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A French composer and musicologist, Schaeffer was a pioneer of musique concrète, focusing on recorded sound as music.
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An American composer known for his experimental music and use of chance, including the groundbreaking piece 4'33".
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A French composer and innovator in electronic music, he collaborated with Schaeffer in the development of musique concrète.
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An American composer known for his minimalist style, Glass’ works like Einstein on the Beach are defined by repetitive structures.