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The earliest written music dates in the 12th century where most manuscripts spread from churches, which caused all of them to have a religious basis. "History of Classical Music". Naxos. 2013. Web. 16 May 2013. http://www.naxos.com/education/brief_history.asp
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First mentioned in a manuscript of this year, the keyboard of the organ was adapted in Germany to strings, which provided the harpsichord. Gascoigne, Bamber. “History of Music” HistoryWorld. 2001. Web. 7 May 2013. http://www.historyworld.net/timesearch/default.asp?conid=1061&keywords=Music%20timeline.
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The 15th century brought more freedom with terms that are actually perceived as "harmony". Composers were steadfast to their choral writing, and started a few more instrumental compositions. The second half of the 16th century brought more of the idea of classical music that people would associate to. "History of Classical Music". Naxos. 2013. Web. 16 May 2013. http://www.naxos.com/education/brief_history.asp
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The modern orchestral brass French horn was an invention based on early hunting horns. Horns were first used as musical instruments during 16th century operas. Bellis, M. “Inventing Musical Instruments”. About.com. 2013. Web. 7 May 2013. http://inventors.about.com/od/mstartinventions/tp/musicalinstrument.htm.
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During the Baroque period, the idea of modern orchestra was born, along with opera, the concerto, sonata, and modern cantata. Choral music was no longer as big of an influence, as composers turned more and more towards instrumental works. "History of Classical Music". Naxos. 2013. Web. 16 May 2013. http://www.naxos.com/education/brief_history.asp
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The oboe was invented in the 17th century by the French musicians Jean Hotteterre and Michel Danican Philidor. Bellis, M. “Inventing Musical Instruments”. About.com. 2013. Web. 7 May 2013. http://inventors.about.com/od/mstartinventions/tp/musicalinstrument.htm.
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With the Classical period came the development of the modern concerto, symphony, sonata, trio and quartet to a new structure. "History of Classical Music". Naxos. 2013. Web. 16 May 2013. http://www.naxos.com/education/brief_history.asp
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The modern tubas owe their existence to the invention of valves or pistons by Stolzel and Bliimel, in 1815. Bellis, M. “Inventing Musical Instruments”. About.com. 2013. Web. 7 May 2013. http://inventors.about.com/od/mstartinventions/tp/musicalinstrument.htm.
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In the 1820s, Louis Spohr introduced the conductor's baton. Bellis, M. “Inventing Musical Instruments”. About.com. 2013. Web. 7 May 2013. http://inventors.about.com/od/mstartinventions/tp/musicalinstrument.htm.
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Charles Wheatstone invented the accordion in 1829. It's played by pressing and expanding the air bellows, while the musician presses buttons and keys to force the air across reeds that produce sounds. Bellis, M. “Inventing Musical Instruments”. About.com. 2013. Web. 7 May 2013. http://inventors.about.com/od/mstartinventions/tp/musicalinstrument.htm.
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The emotional range of music during this period was broadened, and music often had a story-line attached to it. "History of Classical Music". Naxos. 2013. Web. 16 May 2013. http://www.naxos.com/education/brief_history.asp
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Composers of this period shared a general tendency to write their compositions based on their own emotions or dramatic events. "History of Classical Music". Naxos. 2013. Web. 16 May 2013. http://www.naxos.com/education/brief_history.asp
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