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500
Medieval
The Medieval Period of music is the period from the years c. 500 to 1400. It is the longest “period” of music and runs right through from around the time of the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the beginning of the Renaissance. -
Period: 500 to
Timeline of Classical Music Eras
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1400
Renaissance
Renaissance music is vocal and instrumental music written and performed in Europe during the Renaissance era. -
Baroque
Baroque music is a period or style of Western art music composed from approximately 1600 to 1750. -
Classical
Classical music has a lighter, clearer texture than Baroque music and is less complex. -
Romantic
Romantic music is a stylistic movement in Western orchestral music. -
post 'Great War' years
After the 'Great War', the composers experimented with 'serial structure', operetta style, and many more.
