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500
First Use of Modern Instruments in Peru
"Early Medieval Music History Timeline." Music history and timeline at Classical Works. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.
The tuba, flute, and drum are made to make music in Peru. This is very interesting because of the early development in musical technology. Creating an instrument that used your own mouth to produce a sound that was other wise unknown to their culture. -
Jun 14, 750
The Creation of the Wind Organ.
"The Pipe Organ: Its History and an Overview of Examples Around the World, ProQuest Discovery Guides." CSA. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.The creation of the wind organ replaced and revolutionized the water organ that was previously used in Europe. The Wind Organ wasn't only a musical advancement but also a huge step when it came to technology. The craft of the organ used pressured air to produce different sounds depening onf the length and width of the tubes that the air was traveling through. -
Jul 22, 1050
Harp introduced to Europe
"History of the Harp | Harp.com." Harp Music and Harp Accessories2 | Harp.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.The harp being introduced into Europe allows for a group of all different cultures to revolutionize the way string instruments are played. The center piece of the harp has numerous amounts of string that you play with your fingers. It has a straight column that is used to hold the instrument against you while you play. -
Mar 23, 1200
Cymbals Recognized As Musical Instrument.
"History of Cymbals | Zildjian." Cymbals | Zildjian. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.Cymbals create a rhythmithic tempo that gave a little more to the song than that of drums. The cymbal dates back to the ottoman empire used to inspire the ranks of their men. Cymbals are crafted out of brass to make the unique crashing sound. -
Aug 11, 1465
First Printed Music
"No. 628: Printed Music." University of Houston. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.This milestone in musical history created a way to read music for hundreds of years. It gave music a type of control that made it were it could be repeated almost exactly as it was produced. This has made it where we can play masterpieces of the 15th century in our time now and relive history through the music. -
Nov 23, 1553
The Creation of the Modern Violin
"The History of the Violin." William Bartruff, Violin Maker -. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.This is a huge development because the violin is still used today to create symphonic melodies. The violin which is now a world known instrument was created from Arab descendants. The unique use of the bow made the violin very different from other instruments of it's time. While it had a bow and strings most other instruments produced sound using wind or beating of a drum. -
The First German Opera House Opens
"Timelines in music history: Atimeline of opera in Oxford Music Online." Home Page in Oxford Music Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.This created a whole new venue for singing and stage play involving music. This introduced theatre into music creating a whole new genre in itself. This tradition has been carried on since it creation and Opera's are still being preformed today. -
New Orleans Jazz Booms.
"All That Jazz History." ThinkQuest : Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.Jazz changed the way all music was and is. The fast tempo's and new instruments introduced through jazz created a huge spread of culture. Jazz also produced the well known genre of music, Rock and Roll. The unique use of brass instruments was unmatched by any other type of music. -
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The Vinyl Record.
"vinyl timeline." index. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.The Vinyl Record made any album released by a band extremely accessible and spread the culture of all types of music. Vinyl Records are still used today and older records, as long as they were properly cared for, can still be used today using a record player. -
The Chinese start making orchestra's with hundreds of people.
"The Chinese Orchestra." City of 10,000 Buddhas. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.This sets a standard for all string instruments using a formation of several different types to revolutionize music forever. This was extremely popular in the Zhou Dynasty of China. This is a great example of how ancient culture has changed music today. -
Introduction of the Kettledrum and Trumpet.
"kettledrum (musical instrument)." Encyclopedia Britannica. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.The kettledrum and trumpet were introduced from the Arabs, and this shows how cultural diffusion has influenced cultures all around the world. Drums and trumpets have influenced all wars since their creation. Either used to inspire their allies or send fear into with the slow deep beat of the drums. -
The crwth, a Celtic string instrument, is created.
"A new discovery within an old instrument: was the Welsh crwth unique in possessing two soundboxes? | Rhagor." Home | National Museum Wales. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.
The crwth was a very interesting creation due to the way it was crafted. It consisted of two different sound boxes that both produced unique sounds. It was also lead to the creation of the fiddle.
