James Robison's
A History of *western* Music
Pre-1600s(Renaissance)
1900s(20th Century)
1700s(Classical)
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James Robison's
A History of *western* Music
Pre-1600s(Renaissance)
1900s(20th Century)
1700s(Classical)
1600s(Baroque)
1800s(Romantic)
2000s(Contemporary)
Music of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Western European influence took hold in the East when a Jesuit Priest named Matteo Ricci gifted a harpsichord to the Ming Court in 1601. Kunqu Opera subsequently became increasingly popular--fortifying western tradition on Imperialist China.
- Kong Shangren (1648-1718)
Renaissance Music
The music of the renaissance period is characterized by lush harmonies and a polyphonic vocal texture with close attention paid to dissonance. Composers during this time were heavily influenced and often employed by the church.
- Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594)
- Josquin des Prez (1455-1521)
- Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
20th Century Music
20th Century music is often characterized by futurism and "pushing musical boundaries". Many electronic features and a mathematical compositional style saw their rise during the 20th century. Compositional practice of serialism became "all the rage".
- Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951)
- John Cage (1912-1992)
- Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
Jazz
Originiating between 1890 and 1910 in the southern United States, Jazz became unique to the Black community during the turn of the century. Jazz combined the percussive styles of Africa with more formal western classical tradition. Jazz is often characterized by distinct vocal timbres like falsetto and formal additions like improvisation.
- Billie Holiday (1915-1959)
- Cécile McLorin Salvant (1989-)
Baroque Music
After the renaissance, the baroque period of music emphasized grandiose artwork, music, and architecture. This music is known for its almost "fancy" or "frilly" sound. Composers began to be employed by aristocratic families as well as the church.
- Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
- Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
- George Frederich Händel (1685-1759)
Music of the Ottoman Empire
During its "golden age" throughout the 18th centry. Ottoman music, or traditional Turkish music is known for its specific usage of modal and and melodic ideas.Ottoman music continued to maintain independence from western classical tradition through its usûl and zaman systems, which determine time signature and metrical accents.
- Petros Peloponessios (1735-1778)
- Buhurizade Mustafa Itri (1640-1712)
Romantic Music
After many of the societal uprisings (revolutions) within Europe, composers began to gain inspiration from folk tales and nature, rather than money. Romanticism is heavily focused on feeling and emotion rather than entertainment.
- Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
- Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
- Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Romantic Music
After many of the societal uprisings (revolutions) within Europe, composers began to gain inspiration from folk tales and nature, rather than money. Romanticism is heavily focused on feeling and emotion rather than entertainment.
- Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
- Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
- Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Classical Music
The music of the classical period is often characterized as a bit more simple than that of the Baroque. Composers focused on clearer textures and more simple harmonic structures all while diversifying form and instrumentation.
- Wolfgana Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
- Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
- Antonio Salieri (1750-1825)
Baroque Music
After the renaissance, the baroque period of music emphasized grandiose artwork, music, and architecture. This music is known for its almost "fancy" or "frilly" sound. Composers began to be employed by aristocratic families as well as the church.
- Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
- Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
- George Frederich Händel (1685-1759)
2000s Music
2000s music is often referred to as the start of the emo or emotional music movement as well as the birth of the "pop star". Musicians found success in being a celebrity rather than having a high quality of musical output.
- Britney Spears (1981-)
- Fall Out Boy (2001-2009, 2013-)
- The Killers (2001-)
Renaissance Music
The music of the renaissance period is characterized by lush harmonies and a polyphonic vocal texture with close attention paid to dissonance. Composers during this time were heavily influenced and often employed by the church.
- Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594)
- Josquin des Prez (1455-1521)
- Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
Indigenous Music of North America
Music of the Indigenous peoples of North America plays a unique role in Native American society. Songs are often used to pass down societal customs to a new generation and enhance various cultural stories. This music is characterized by part singing and use of percussion instruments like drums and rattles.
- Zitkála-Šá, Yankton Dakota Sioux (1876-1938)
- Dennison Wheelock, Oneida (1871-1927)
20th Century Music
20th Century music is often characterized by futurism and "pushing musical boundaries". Many electronic features and a mathematical compositional style saw their rise during the 20th century. Compositional practice of serialism became "all the rage".
- Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951)
- John Cage (1912-1992)
- Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
2000s Music
2000s music is often referred to as the start of the emo or emotional music movement as well as the birth of the "pop star". Musicians found success in being a celebrity rather than having a high quality of musical output.
- Britney Spears (1981-)
- Fall Out Boy (2001-2009, 2013-)
- The Killers (2001-)
Songs of Slavery--Work songs and Spirituals
Work songs and spirituals were common practice for many enslaved persons throughout the United States. These provided enslaved people with a means to somewhat endure their unjust subjugation. Spirituals often featured sharp vocal timbres like belting and biblical source material.
- Charles Albert Tindley (1856-1933)
- Harry Thacker Burleigh (1866-1949)
Classical Music
The music of the classical period is often characterized as a bit more simple than that of the Baroque. Composers focused on clearer textures and more simple harmonic structures all while diversifying form and instrumentation.
- Wolfgana Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
- Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
- Antonio Salieri (1750-1825)
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James Robison's
A History of *western* Music
Pre-1600s(Renaissance)
1900s(20th Century)
1700s(Classical)
Null Curriculum Entry
Null Curriculum Entry
Null Curriculum Entry
Null Curriculum Entry
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1600s(Baroque)
1800s(Romantic)
2000s(Contemporary)
James Robison's
A History of *western* Music
Pre-1600s(Renaissance)
1900s(20th Century)
1700s(Classical)
1600s(Baroque)
1800s(Romantic)
2000s(Contemporary)
Music of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Western European influence took hold in the East when a Jesuit Priest named Matteo Ricci gifted a harpsichord to the Ming Court in 1601. Kunqu Opera subsequently became increasingly popular--fortifying western tradition on Imperialist China.
Renaissance Music
The music of the renaissance period is characterized by lush harmonies and a polyphonic vocal texture with close attention paid to dissonance. Composers during this time were heavily influenced and often employed by the church.
20th Century Music
20th Century music is often characterized by futurism and "pushing musical boundaries". Many electronic features and a mathematical compositional style saw their rise during the 20th century. Compositional practice of serialism became "all the rage".
Jazz
Originiating between 1890 and 1910 in the southern United States, Jazz became unique to the Black community during the turn of the century. Jazz combined the percussive styles of Africa with more formal western classical tradition. Jazz is often characterized by distinct vocal timbres like falsetto and formal additions like improvisation.
Baroque Music
After the renaissance, the baroque period of music emphasized grandiose artwork, music, and architecture. This music is known for its almost "fancy" or "frilly" sound. Composers began to be employed by aristocratic families as well as the church.
Music of the Ottoman Empire
During its "golden age" throughout the 18th centry. Ottoman music, or traditional Turkish music is known for its specific usage of modal and and melodic ideas.Ottoman music continued to maintain independence from western classical tradition through its usûl and zaman systems, which determine time signature and metrical accents.
Romantic Music
After many of the societal uprisings (revolutions) within Europe, composers began to gain inspiration from folk tales and nature, rather than money. Romanticism is heavily focused on feeling and emotion rather than entertainment.
Romantic Music
After many of the societal uprisings (revolutions) within Europe, composers began to gain inspiration from folk tales and nature, rather than money. Romanticism is heavily focused on feeling and emotion rather than entertainment.
Classical Music
The music of the classical period is often characterized as a bit more simple than that of the Baroque. Composers focused on clearer textures and more simple harmonic structures all while diversifying form and instrumentation.
Baroque Music
After the renaissance, the baroque period of music emphasized grandiose artwork, music, and architecture. This music is known for its almost "fancy" or "frilly" sound. Composers began to be employed by aristocratic families as well as the church.
2000s Music
2000s music is often referred to as the start of the emo or emotional music movement as well as the birth of the "pop star". Musicians found success in being a celebrity rather than having a high quality of musical output.
Renaissance Music
The music of the renaissance period is characterized by lush harmonies and a polyphonic vocal texture with close attention paid to dissonance. Composers during this time were heavily influenced and often employed by the church.
Indigenous Music of North America
Music of the Indigenous peoples of North America plays a unique role in Native American society. Songs are often used to pass down societal customs to a new generation and enhance various cultural stories. This music is characterized by part singing and use of percussion instruments like drums and rattles.
20th Century Music
20th Century music is often characterized by futurism and "pushing musical boundaries". Many electronic features and a mathematical compositional style saw their rise during the 20th century. Compositional practice of serialism became "all the rage".
2000s Music
2000s music is often referred to as the start of the emo or emotional music movement as well as the birth of the "pop star". Musicians found success in being a celebrity rather than having a high quality of musical output.
Songs of Slavery--Work songs and Spirituals
Work songs and spirituals were common practice for many enslaved persons throughout the United States. These provided enslaved people with a means to somewhat endure their unjust subjugation. Spirituals often featured sharp vocal timbres like belting and biblical source material.
Classical Music
The music of the classical period is often characterized as a bit more simple than that of the Baroque. Composers focused on clearer textures and more simple harmonic structures all while diversifying form and instrumentation.