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A time of great reform in the field of music.
Different types of music leading from lutes played on the streets to elegant instruments played in church. -
Music travels all the way back to ancient times when a simple drum made of animal skins and a flute made of simple wood was the form of music for the people of that era.
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He was a popular German organist, composer, lutenist and composer of the early Renaissance.
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As time passed, the styles and techniques people used also changed and grew.
They became more fancy and the event that the performers played at became more appropriate with the occasion. -
He publishes his “Fundamentum organisandi”, a collection of organ pieces, songs and dances, even though he was blind.
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This era was a time for freedom of expression. People were encouraged to express themselves through literature, art, and also music.
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Thomas Elyot was probably one of the most defensive people in history who supported music and why it was so important.
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We are not exactly sure of the date, but scientists have found that it blossomed somewhere after the year 1581.
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Much of Spanish music was festive and light.
Members of the royal family were usually trained in music at a young age, if possible. -
The United States and England were not the only ones who went through great reform in music.
Spain also went through some musical changes throughout its history, primarily through the 17th century. -
A famous composer is born. He was born in Bologna and is credited to bringing forth the popularity of the cello and other bowed instruments.
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Date of birth of François Couperin. He was a popular French composer, organist, and harpsichordist.
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's birth date.
He was a famous German musician and composer.
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François Couperin's death (as the title says).
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Frederick II, of Prussia, was quite fond of music. He even began writing his own during the Enlightenment period.
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This period in time was mainly focused in the travels that Mozart made with his family for musical reasons.
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The Salzburg court actually meant a lot to Mozart because of the exercise he was able to give to his musical talents hidden underneath his surface.
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This time period, (from April to December of 1775), was when Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart showed his enthusiastic interest in the violin. This was a life-changing moment, not only for him, but for all violinists and musicians around the world!
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Much of Mozart's time in Vienna was spent performing in competition with Muzio Clementi in front of the Emperor.
He played piano for this competition. -
Mozart puts an end to his public appearances for shows and concerts.
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From the year 1788 to 1790, Mozart's career begins to crumble and things do not look at all well with him.
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Even though this was Mozart's closing year, he was still able to compose and create pieces such as: the opera The Magic Flute; the final piano concerto (K. 595 in B-flat), and a couple more.
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The year that one of the greatest musicians of all time dies.
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Obviously, music influenced many more places than just the United States. India was a country that was affected by much colonial influence. This lead to an increased interest in classical music, which is what they are focused on today.
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Two main branches formed in Indian music: Carnatic and Hindustani.
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Hindustani Music was the music style of the Northern Indians. (this style is based on Persian music)
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Carnatic Music was the classical musical style used in Southern India. (this style is based mostly on theory)
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Music was mainly used, during this period, by composers who wanted to bring forth a dramatic effect.
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The musical evolution in the United States began around the year of 1920-1939.
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America starts to show interest in other cultures' music, such as African American music.
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Music composers such as; Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, and Roy Harris, and Russian émigré Sergei Rachmaninoff emerge during this time period.
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The radio and phonograph are made popular through the music and vice versa.
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Through many different things, women stood firm in their beliefs. Music, being one of the things women held onto, was used to create a love for their nation during the time of Nazi ideology.
