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Period: 500 to 1450
Medieval Period
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1030
Guido of Arezzo's Micrologus
Translated to "Little Treatise", Guido of Arezzo innovated many of the ideas we have expanded on today, such as relative pitch, sight singing syllables, the four lined staff, and the symbols for flats and naturals. -
Period: 1098 to 1179
Hildegard of Bingen
Established a convent near Bingen, in which he came up with several divine prophecies. Many people of high status (such as emperors, popes, bishops, kings) sought after him for guidance. -
1323
Ars Nova Treatise
Ars Nova translates to "New Art", which replaced Ars Antiqua (Old Art). The Ars Nova Treatise innovated the concept of time and prolation in music. -
Period: 1450 to
Renaissance
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1485
Josquin's Ave Maria...Virgo Serena Motet
Known as the "Mona Lisa" of Renaissance music. -
1529
Martin Luther Chorale Ein feste burg (A Mighty Fortress..)
This was Martin Luther's most famous chorale, and it quickly became an anthem for the Reformation. -
1538
Arcadelt, Il bianco e dolce cigno
The text referring to a sexual climax, the piece has a chordal texture alternating with points of imitation. -
1567
Palestrina Pope Marcellus Mass
Written for the Pope, the legend of this piece was to demonstrate that sacred words could be heard clearly enough with polyphonic music of 6 voices. -
Victoria Missa O magnum mysterium
A parody, or an imitation work of Victoria's original "O magnum mysterium" written in 1572. -
Gabrieli Sonata pian'e forte
Composed in Venice, Italy, this piece featured two instruments that were renovated and are now apart of the modern day symphony; the cornetto and the sackbut. The word "sonata" is Italian for "sounded", which has also become a very popular form of music today.