Musica

By roomaaysa
  • 3000 BCE

    Prehistory

    Before 3000 b.C.
    Prehistory Music used body sounds and simple instruments.
    Music was used for rituals and communication.
  • 476 BCE

    Ancient Times

    3000 b.C. -476 a.C.
    Music was important in Egypt, Greece and Rome. Music was used for religion and theater.
  • 1400

    Middle Ages

    476 AD- 1400
    Music was mainly religious.
    Simple songs were common.

  • Renaissance

    1400 - 1600
    Music had more harmony and more instruments. Music was for the church and people.

  • Baroque Period

    1600 - 1750
    Opera and classical music became popular.
    Famous composers were Bach and Vivaldi.

  • Classical Period

    1750 - 1820
    Music was clear and balanced.
    Famous composers were Mozart and Beethoven.

  • Romantic Period

    (1820–1900)
    Music became more emotional and expressive, focusing on feelings and individualism.
    Composers used bigger orchestras and dramatic contrasts in dynamics and tempo.

  • Impressionism

    (1890–1910)
    Music focused on atmosphere and color rather than strong structure.
    Composers used unusual scales and harmonies to create dreamy sounds.

  • 20th Century / Modern Music

    (1900–2000)
    Composers experimented with new techniques, rhythms, and dissonance.
    Many different styles appeared, breaking traditional musical rules.

  • Contemporary Music

    (2000–present)
    Music includes a mix of classical, electronic, and global influences.
    Technology plays an important role in composition and performance.