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1750s-1820s: Classical Period
Emergence of composers like Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven.
Development of symphonies, concertos, and operas. -
Late 1820 to 1900: Romantic Period
Works by composers such as Chopin, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky.
Expansion of orchestral music and opera. -
Late 1900 to Early 1920 : Impressionist and Modernist Movements
Debussy's impressionist compositions.
Stravinsky's groundbreaking ballets.
Schoenberg's development of atonal music -
1920s-1930s: Jazz Age
Emergence of jazz with artists like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Bessie Smith.
Birth of swing music. -
1950s-1960s: Rock 'n' Roll and Popular Music
Rise of Elvis Presley and rock 'n' roll.
The Beatles' influence on popular music -
Late 2000 Century: Electronic Music and Hip-Hop
Development of electronic music with pioneers like Kraftwerk.
Emergence of hip-hop culture in the Bronx, New York. -
2010 to actuality : Digital Revolution and Globalization
Digital distribution platforms like iTunes and Spotify change the music industry.
Globalization leads to the popularity of K-Pop, Latin music, and other genres worldwide.