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The medieval time period lasted from 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D. It's music was very sacred like and secular. -
The renaissance lasted from 1400-1600. It's music was very religious but different from the medieval because this music was a little softer -
Baroque music lasted for about 150 years as it began around 1600 and ended around 1750. This music was very different from the renaissance and medieval time period. It had more creation and tonality. -
The classical music period lasted between 1750 and 1820. This period of music was very light, beautiful, and rather simple. -
This is the romantic period and it lasts between 1820 and 1900. This music has a feeling of intense passion hence the name, romantic period. -
This time period starts in the early 1900's all the way up to now. This music is creative and there are many different styles/genres.