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history of music

By juan Gabriel mateo
  • Middle Ages
    476

    Middle Ages

    Dominance of Gregorian chant (monophony) and the emergence of polyphony (Antiqua/Nova). Secular music of troubadours and minstrels.
  • Renaissance
    1400

    Renaissance

    plendor of vocal polyphony, greater contrapuntal complexity, and the rise of instrumental music.
  • baroque

    baroque

    The birth of opera, basso continuo, and the tonal system. Key composers: Bach, Vivaldi, Handel.
  • Classicisms

    Classicisms

    A search for balance, symmetry, and clarity. Development of the symphony and the piano. Key figures: Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven.
  • Romanticism

    Romanticism

    Intense emotional expression, creative freedom, and large orchestras. Chopin, Liszt, Wagner, and Tchaikovsky are prominent figures.
  • Impressionism

    Impressionism

    Emphasis on timbre and atmosphere, with Debussy as a reference.
  • Contemporary Music

    Contemporary Music

    Extreme diversification: atonality, dodecaphony, electronic music, jazz, rock, and technology-driven popular music.