Renaissance

Medieval/Renaissance

  • 500 BCE

    Medieval Period

    500-1450
  • 990

    Guido of Arezzo's

    Hexachord System (990-1050)
  • 1098

    Hildegard of Bingen

    (1098-1179)
  • 1323

    Ars Nova Treatise

    This was Important for modern notation.
  • 1450

    Renaissance Period

    1450-1600
  • 1485

    Josquin's Ave Maria

    (1450-1521)
  • 1529

    Martin Luther Chorale Ein feste burg

  • 1535

    Palestrina Pope Marcellus Mass

    1535-1594 They provided a model of polyphonic music for other church composers.
  • 1538

    Acadelt Madrigal II bianco e dolce cigno

  • 1548

    Victoria Missa O magnum mysterium

    1548-1611
  • Gabrieli Sonata pian'e forte

    This piece was the first to have instruments and dynamics.