Robinson music genres lesson

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Music History: 

Music History Genres of Music

Baroque (1600-1750): 

Baroque (1600-1750) The periods of music are derived from European styles and made its way to western culture. Baroque is the first type of well-known music. It is very technical in style and uses ornamentation. It was a time when new technologies and advances took place in history (Galileo and Newton discoveries.) Some famous composers were Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi.

Baroque (1600-1750): 

Baroque (1600-1750) J.S. Bach Most pieces were composed for the harpsichord rather than the conventional piano, so they were not loud or soft. As you listen to the samples, use your pencil to draw what you hear and feel with the music. This could be circles, dots, scribbles, etc. Baroque Sample: Bach Fugue 44 Vivaldi Sample: Four Seasons “Spring”

Classical (1750-1820): 

Classical (1750-1820) Classical music had more emotion than Baroque, but it was still very structured and simple. Nothing was too fast or too slow. Everything was controlled. Symphonies were very popular. This music was a large part of Middle Class life in Europe. Much of Classical music is played with chords to provide harmony.

Classical (1750-1820): 

Classical (1750-1820) Famous composers are Mozart, Beethoven (although some consider him to be Romantic), and Clementi. Draw what you hear and feel when listening to the samples Mozart: The Magic Flute (please click on any of the arrows listed under play) Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 Beethoven

Romantic (1820-1910): 

Romantic (1820-1910) This was a period where music was very expressive and full of emotion. Art and Music were a focal point during this time. It was a time of great revolution and passion. Emotion ruled the arts. New instruments were introduced to provide “color” to the music (excitement)

Romantic (1820-1910): 

Romantic (1820-1910) Famous Romantic Composers were Mendelssohn, Chopin, Verdi, Wagner, and Schumann Draw what you hear and feel when listening to the samples Mendelssohn: Symphony no. 4 in A Major Chopin: Polonaise in A flat Major

Romantic (1820-1910): 

Romantic (1820-1910) Mendelssohn Chopin

Contemporary (1910- 2000): 

Contemporary (1910- 2000) Music took a very different turn during this era. Various sounds were introduced as well as different ways of playing traditional instruments. New scales and harmonies were introduced. Impressionistic painting and music were prevalent which led to melodies that were atonal (no tone) and had complex rhythms.

Contemporary (1910- present): 

Contemporary (1910- present) The contemporary period contained music which was original and unique. Some famous composers during the time were Debussy, Stravinsky, and Rachmaninoff Draw what you hear and feel when listening to the samples Rachmaninoff: Prelude Opus 3, no. 2 (please press play under Recording subtitle) Stravinsky: 3 Pieces for Clarinet

Contemporary (1910- present): 

Contemporary (1910- present) Stravinsky Rachmaninoff