The 6 Eras of Music History By grothjs Period: 400 to Jan 1, 1400 The Middle Ages Also known as the "Dark Ages" Period: Jan 1, 1400 to Jan 1, 1600 The Renaissance Era Feb 2, 1594 Death of Palestrina Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Jan 1, 1750 The Baroque Era Period: Jan 1, 1750 to Jan 1, 1820 The Classical Era Jul 28, 1750 Death of JS Bach Marks the end of the Baroque era Dec 5, 1791 Death of Mozart Period: Jan 1, 1820 to Jan 1, 1900 The Romantic Era Mar 26, 1827 Death of Beethoven Apr 3, 1897 Death of Brahms Period: Jan 1, 1900 to Nov 12, 2013 The 20th Century Era Also known as the Contemporary Era Dec 2, 1990 Death of Copland
