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In the prehistory the music appeared as part of ceremonies,Their instruments were flutes and whistles made of bone, percussion instruments such as rattles, scrapers and lithophones (made of stone) The greek music was monophonic, meaning that all voices sang the same melody.the lyre, the aulos (a type of double oboe), the cithara (a larger version of the lyre), the syrinx (a pan flute), and the hydraulis (a Hellenistic hydraulic organ).
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In the middle ages there were two types of music
RELIGIOUS:The religious music was monophonic, it was sung in acapella,the letter was in Latin, all these chants are called gregorian chants
SECULAR:The Secular music was poliphonic it was composed by the troubaders,it was sung by the jaunglers and menestrels who also played instruments likelute, vihuela, harp, zither and bagpipe -
The music in the Renaissance was polyphony (several simultaneous voices), the development of imitative counterpoint (melodies that imitate each other) and homophony (voices that advance at the same pace).
In the Renaissance the news instruments were the triangle, the Jewish harp, the bells.
One of the most important Musician was Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina because He is considered a leading figure in the development of the polyphonic style and is closely associated with sacred music. -
The Baroque is caracterized by polyphony , marked dynamic contrasts (forte/piano), the presence of major/minor tonality, and the development of new forms such as opera, sonata, and concerto. The most used instruments on the Baroque are the violin, the harpsichord, and the organ. One of the most important musician of the Baroque was Johann Sebastian Bach , nicknamed the "Master of Baroque Music" for his mastery of counterpoint, his fugues, cantatas, oratorios, and virtuosity.
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The Classic music was caracterized for clarity, balance and symmetry, with a predominance of simple and well-defined melodies,
The most important musician was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart His genius and mastery in all musical genres. He was a child prodigy who composed more than 600 works, including symphonies, operas, and concertos. -
The Romanticism music was caractized for Intense emotional expression through emotive melodies, complex harmonies, and a freer use of dynamics and tempo. The orchestra expanded, and new musical forms,One of the most important musician was Ludwig van Beethoven because He was a transitional figure between Classicism and Romanticism, and his works innovated the structure and emotional intensity of music. and new instruments were added as the saxophone, the English horn, and the tuba
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The 1900 music was caracterized for the expansion of emotional expression and individualism in classical music, the rise of jazz and other popular genres,New instrumments appeared, Drums set and the electronic music start to create The most Important musician was Enrico Caruso, due to his worldwide fame as a tenor and his pioneering role in recorded music
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The 2000 music was caracterized by The digital revolution, the dominance of pop, hip-hop and RB, the explosion of electronic music and a great diversification in rock,One of the most famous singer of the 2000 was Lady Gaga