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History of Music
Music Before 600
Music before 600 was used for religion because during this time literacy was not the highest in Europe so to combat this music was used to help people recite the Bible. Before the birth of Christ Music came in the form of Instruments and the oldest instrument discovered was a Neanderthal Flute. 
common knowledge states that this instrument was used mainly for huinting
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BAROQUE (1600 - 1750)
Characteristics/changes that are unique to Baroque Music are longer melodies, Virtuosic songs, opera becomes the main genre and even more, instruments are introduced to songs,Important composers during this time
- J.S. Bach (1685-1750), a German composer, he helped craft Virtuosic instrumental music, Fugue (advanced polyphonic form), and Keyboard music (harpsichord and organ)
- Handel (1685-1759) German/Italian/English composer (cosmopolitan). He was an Opera composer who Invented Oratorio (unstaged opera) and Wrote the Hallelujah Chorus
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Classical 1750-1830
Classical music comprised of shorter melodies, the opera was still important but now becoming more popular in German-speaking countries, Chamber music was developed, and finally, mathematical proportion and perfection became very important.Important Composers
- W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) Austrian, who was a child prodigy and highly prolific with major compositions in every genre that are still performed today.
- Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) who developed Chamber Music (string quartet) and was Considered an innovator.
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Romantic 1830-1900
Romantic music was emotional and highly expressive encompassing philosophical, artistic, and literary themes. It emphasized greatly on lyrical melodies in addition to dramatic contrasts. Moreover, the texture was homo-phonic and the rhythm changed frequently in terms of time signatures and tempo. Important Composer
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20th Century 1900-2000
20th-century music is defined by new, innovative approaches to tone and instrumentation, as much as it is by composers and musicians seeking the most melodious, comforting music possible to try to express human emotion and meaning in a fast-changing and increasingly mechanized world..Music started to change in the 60s because of the Vietnam War. with rock becoming popular music turned more into an entertainment role to make people dance and forget the horrors of war.Important artists
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