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Micrologus described Guido's Hexachord System he created, along with his creations of the 4-line staff, relative pitch, sight singing syllables, and the first accidentals (round B which was flat, and square B which was natural).
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The most important innovation of this Treatise was its introduction of new meter signatures, for example it introduced a new note shape (the minum) as well as the division of units such as triple and duple. These innovations impacted later generations to come.
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Published in 1567, the legend is that this mass showed that sacred words could be comprehensible in polyphonic music in six voices.
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This sonata took place in Venice and was important because it was one of the first pieces to specify which instruments played which parts. It was also the first piece of music in history to appoint and use dynamics.
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Published in 1711, Vivaldi's L’Estro Armonico is significant because it kickstarted the popularity of the Italian concerto in Europe.
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This collection was significant because it showed that you could play in all keys by playing an instrument in near to equal temperament. Before equal temperament, this was not the case.
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Published in 1722, this holds significance because it became the foundation for basic harmony which is still practiced today. Rameau was also the first person to bring these ideas involving harmony together.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived between the years 1756 and 1791.
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This is significant not only because it was of the best orchestras in Europe, but also because Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges was a very fine musician and experienced racism and adversity.
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Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony premiered in London on March 23, 1792.