Period of Antiquity
This year marked the end of the antiquity period
500 AD
This time period is when the Medieval Period took place
500-1400 AD
The Renaissance Era took place during these years
1400-1600
The Baroque Period took place during this time
1600-1750
The Classical Era took place during this time frame, which was less than 100 years.
1750 - 1820
Music was not written down during this period, some would even call it the opposite of organized.
What is Unorganized?
This type of chant was the primary form of music that was performed during this era.
What is Gregorian Chant?
This invention made it so music can finally be printed and mass distributed.
What is the Printing Press?
Similar to a Christmas Tree, this musical technique made a huge impact to the music of this era by adding notes to embellish (change) a rhythm.
What is ornamentation?
This musical concept was created to signify the end of a section and give a more clear, defined structure to a piece of music.
What is a cadence?
Name an ancient empire.
What is Greek, Roman, Mesopotamia?
There were two type of music primarily at the time, one being secular, and the other being the opposite.
This era brought us a better sense of time with this musical innovation.
What is a steady beat?
We start to see contrasts in music during this time, specifically going from loud to soft, with the use of this musical tool.
What are dynamics?
This war was happening during this time frame
What is the American Revolution?
Most music was passed down without being written, so they used this method to teach each other.
What is orally?
There were two type of music primarily at the time, one being sacred, and the other being the opposite.
What is secular music?
This kind of texture has many moving parts at the same time.
What is polyphony/polyphonic texture?
What is harmonic texture/harmony?
This instrument was invented during this time period.
What is the piano?
Music has been around for a long time, some would even use this phrase to express that.
What is the beginning of time?
Sacred music could only be performed in this setting, doing it anywhere else was seen as not of the Lord.
What is church/mass?
More of this non church music is being played and created during this time.
What is secular music?
Name one of the 3 composers talked about during this time period.
Who are JS Bach, George Handel, or Claudio Monteverdi?
Name any of the 3 composers from this period we listened to.
Who are Mozart, Haydn, or Mendelssohn?