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2000 BCE
Xylophone
The xylophone is a percussion instrument played with wooden bars struck by mallets. Each bar plays a different note. It originates from Southeast Asia all the way back in 2000 BC Wikipedia -
2000 BCE
Cymbals
The cymbals are percussion that are two discs you hold and hit together, but can also be found on drum sets. They originate from Asia/Iran, 2000 BC Wikipedia -
1500 BCE
Trumpet
The trumpet is a brass instrument that can make different notes/sounds with the help of finger buttons and valves. It originated all the way back in 1500 BC, Egypt. Wikipedia -
900 BCE
Flute
The flute is a wind instrument that could sound low and soft, or high and piercing. Some records of the flute date all the way back to 900 BC, originating in China. The Instrument Place -
500 BCE
Maracas
The maracas are an interesting percussion instrument, making sound by rattling. They are filled with a variety of materials. They date back to 500 BC in Central Chile Master Class -
1439
Trombone
The trombone is a brass instrument that not only includes the mechanic of valves but also a slide tube. It originated in 1439, Italy. Trombone History -
Cello
The Cello is a string instrument, similar to the violin in the way it can be played. However, it is much larger than the violin. It rests on the floor instead of your chin and shoulder. The cello also originates from Italy, 16th century. Britannica -
Violin
The violin is a string instrument well known from classical music. It has 4 strings and is played with a bow or plucking the strings. It originated from Northern Italy around the 16th century Wikipedia -
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Baroque
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Bassoon
The bassoon is a wind instrument that can sound even lower than a clarinet. Even a bass clarinet. The bassoon has dated back to 1936, originating in France. Britannica -
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Arcangelo Corelli
Corelli is an Italian composer and violinist with 6 published collections of concertos, sonatas, and more, He influenced violin technique after instructing well known Composers Major Baroque Composers -
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Antonio Vivaldi
Vivaldi was an Italian composer, well known for The Four Seasons and many Concertos. He made great developments in orchestration. Wikipedia -
Clarinet
The clarinet is a wind instrument that has a similar sound to the flute but lower. It originated in Germany around 1690. History of the Clarinet -
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Bach was a German composer with notable works such as Toccata and Fugue in D minor, the Brandenburg Concertos, and more. He influences music by expanding on polyphonic and German styles. Wikipedia -
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George Fredrick Handel
Handel was a German-British composer well known for his operas such as Almira and Nero. He made himself memorable by creating new and exciting English oratorios. Major Baroque Composers -
Piano
The piano, although tuned with strings, is a percussion instrument known from classical music and more. It originated in Italy during the 1700's Yamaha -
Banjo
The banjo is a string instrument that can vary in its number of strings. It is most often thought of in the genres of folk/country. It originates from the Carribean/North America, around the 17th century. Wikipedia -
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Joseph Haydn
Hayden was an Austrian composer known for works like Symphony No. 92, he established forms and styles for symphonies like so, as well as the string quartet. Britannica -
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Gioachino Rossini
Rossini was an Italian composer who not only made chamber music and piano pieces, but but 39 operas.He challenged the format of operas with his unusual rhythms and finales. English National Opera -
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Classical
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mozart was an Austrian composer who died at only 35, however he still managed to make over 800 works and symphonies. His influence has students still studying his work to this day Wikipedia -
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Ludwig Van Beethoven
Beethoven is a German composer and pianist. He is known for pieces such as Fur Elise. His use of modulation and texture set him apart from the others. Wikipedia -
Guitar
The guitar is a string instrument with six strings, originating from Spain around 1779. Britannica -
French horn
The French horn is a brass instrument played with small levers. It looks similar to the trombone and trumpet but they are all played in different ways. Originated from France/Germany, in the 1800's French Horn History -
Harmonica
The harmonica is a wind instrument used in many genres such as country or blues. It dates all the way back to 18th century China. Yonberg -
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Romantic
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Fredrick Chopin
Chopin was a polish composer and pianist with notable works like Frantaisie in F Minor but primarily wrote solo piano. His status made him a leading symbol of the romantic period. Wikipedia -
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Richard Wagner
Wagner was a German composer known for his 4 opera cycle "Der Ring Des Nibelungen. His music was complex in texture, and his musical advancements influenced and developed classical music. Wikipedia -
Tuba
The tuba is one of the bigger brass instruments ranging from 12 to 18 feet uncoiled. It originates from Germany, 1835 Yamaha -
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Johannes Brahms
Brahms is a German composer known for his symphonies, violin concertos, and more. Many others were inspired by his music and his pieces still remain a staple of concerto repertoire. Wikipedia -
Saxophone
The saxophone is a wind instrument used in both jazz and classical music, also originating in France/Germany. Although, much later in the 1840's Wikipedia -
Ocarina
The ocarina is a lesser known woodwind with many variations. The instrument dates back to 1853 Europe. Wikipedia -
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Claude de Bussy
de Bussy was a french composer well known for his Nocturnes and pieces such as Claire de Lune. He opened a world of possibilities in music as he explored scales and what music means. Wikipedia -
Ukulele
The ukulele is a string instrument with 4 strings. Like many string instruments, you can pluck or strum it to play. The origin of it is Hawaii/Portugal around 1879. Music Center -
Bongos
The bongos are a percussion instrument with a pair of small drums, sometimes in two different sizes. They date back to the 19th century in Eastern Cuba Wikipedia -
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20-21st Century
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ABBA
ABBA is a Swedish Pop group known for songs such as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and more. They released their debut album "Ring Ring" in 1973. Wikipedia -
Haley Heynderickx
Heynderickx is a Folk artist from Portland, Oregon. In 2018 she released her debut album "I Need To Start A Garden" Wikipedia -
Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers is an indie artist with songs such as Waiting Room, Scott Street, and more. She released her debut album "Stranger In The Alps" in 2017, and was formerly part of a band called Boy Genius. Wikipedia -
Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan is a relatively new pop artist. Taking inspiration from 1980's and 2000's pop, her debut album "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess" was released in 2023. Wikipedia