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The Baroque Period
This period was characterized by strict musical forms and highly ornamental works. -
The Classical Period
Classical music is lighter and less complex than Baroque music. -
The Romantic Period
Romantic music expresses emotions and you feelings -
Scott Joplin's "Maple Time Rag" began Ragtime
Orchestral music still remained popular but Scott Joplin released a new kind of music. -
Opera became popular
During the first half of the 20th century Opera became very popular -
Musician W.C. Handy heard Blues Music in a train station
Blues music was not yet known of, but when W.C. Handy heard it in the train station he went and made it publicly known. -
Buddy Bolden Fused Ragtime and Blues
When he fused Ragtime and Blues together he made the basics of jazz -
New Orleans Jazz
New Orleans was the first place that Jazz was actually popular. -
Beginning of Country Music
Country music has its origins in the Appalachian Mountains, but by the early 1920 it became popular over the Southern States. -
First Folk Blues Record
Folk Blues drew mainly on African experiences and eventually proved later musical genres. -
Big Band Swing Music
These were big bands, producing lively dance music. -
Beginning of R&B
R&B was marketed primarily for African-Americans and was characterized by a strong beat. -
Beginning of Rock Music
Rock Music began in the early 1950's , it relied on various music genres, including blues, jazz, gospel , and country music. -
Contemporary Folk Music
The mid-1960s saw the revival of folk music, integrating various music traditions from over the world. -
Beginning of Rap
These musical genres initially relied on the beats of funk, soul, and disco records -
Beginning of Punk Rock
Punk Music used limited instrumental, harsh sounds, and loud noises. -
CBGB showcases "punk rock"
CBGB is a club in New York and it showcased "punk rock." This blends various psychedelic and mainstreet rock. -
Philip Glass completes Einstein
Philip Glass completes Einstein on the beach, first widely performed minimalist piece -
Sugarhill releases a new song
Sugarhill releases a new song called "Rapper's Delight." -
MTV
MTV, music television, debuts with nonstop music videos, presentation becomes as important as the sound -
"Thriller"
Michael Jackson releases album "Thriller" -
Vinyl Records
Compact disc begins ro replace vinyl disc -
"Like a Virgin"
Madonna's albums "Like a Virgin" makes her a major star. -
Rock and Roll
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened in Cleveland. -
The Internet
transforms music scene as companies offer free music over the Internet with paying a copyright fee.
