History of Music

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  • Beggining of middle age and medieval music.
    476

    Beggining of middle age and medieval music.

    The year 476 AD conventionally marks the transition from ancient tradition to medieval music, characterized by the rise of liturgical music, primarily plainchant or Gregorian chant. It was a period dominated by vocal music, linked to the church and, to a lesser extent, to popular tradition.
  • Period: 476 to 1400

    MEDIEVAL MUSIC

  • Start of renaissance
    1400

    Start of renaissance

    Renaissance music is characterized by rich polyphonic texture, refined counterpoint, and the predominance of the modal system. This period is notable for its balance between voices, the rise of a cappella music, and the development of modern musical notation.
  • Period: 1400 to

    RENAISSANCE MUSIC

  • Start of baroque music

    Start of baroque music