Musical Eras
Instruments
Composers
Non-Musical
Music
100

This Musical Era came first.

What is: Antiquity

100

The Ancient Egyptians used this kind of early stringed instrument.

What is: the lute or harp

100

This woman was considered one of the first composers of all time.

Who is: Hildegard Von Bingen

100

The end of the Roman Empire occurred during this era.

What is: The Medieval Era

100

Secular music is music of this kind of people.

What is: Music of the People

200

Church Music was prominent in this Musical Era.

What is: Renaissance

200
The Ancient Greeks used kitharas and the aulos in this musical era.

What is: Antiquity

200

These two composers were prominent during the Renaissance era

Who is: Josquin des Prez and Giovanni Palestrina

200

Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, during this era.

What is: the Renaissance

200

This kind of music was usually sang during times of worship.

What is: Sacred Music

300

Opera Music was very popular during this musical era.

What is: Classical

300

The Shawm (precursor to the oboe) was used prominently in this era.

What is: the Renaissance

300

Johann Sebastian Bach lived during this era.

What is: The Baroque Era

300
The Pilgrims coming from Europe sailed to the New World (America) during this musical era

What is: The Baroque Era

300

The term "Music" comes from this Ancient group.

What is: The Ancient Greeks

400

The rise of technology helped out this musical era.

What is: 20th Century

400

This era saw the rise in music for the Flute, Oboe, bassoon, trombone, valveless trumpets and horns, harpsichord, and organ.

What is: Baroque
400

This Romantic Era composer is famous for his "Symphony No. 9" which included an oversized orchestra, a full choir, and vocal soloists.

Who is: Ludwig van Beethoven

400

Sacagawea lead Lewis and Clark on their famous explorations during this era.

What is: the Classical Era

400

Instrumental Music became prominent in this musical era

What is: the Classical Era

500

The Musical Eras fall in this order.

What is: Antiquity, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century. 


500
These instruments make up the modern symphony orchestra, born in the classical era.

What is: String instruments, clarinets, bassoons, oboes, flutes, trumpets, horns, tuba, trombone, and percussion.

500

This composer created the first opera, "Orfeo" during the Baroque Era.

Who is: Claudio Monteverdi

500

This even occurred in America when Romantic Tone Poems were being composed.

What is: The Civil War

500

This 20th century music was considered "blurry and vague."

What is: Impressionistic Music

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