Section 3: History of Music

Music of the Medieval Period represents the Dark Ages in music.  The Renaissance Period is considered the "Age of Rebirth," and the new beginning.  The Baroque Period is a huge age representing a change with an early, middle, and late span of years of the 17th century.  The 18th century is the Age of Classicism and a strict style of presentation of music.  Additionally, the Romantic Period represents the 19th century with many forms, styles, and a huge number of composers changing the instrumental and vocal music presentation.  The Contemporary is the 20th century with more of American and Popular Music of the United States with diversity and different musical styles of the cultures.  Lastly, the 21st century is the "Age of the Millennium" representing change of the people and musical elements.

Upon completion of this section, you will be able to:

• Identify and describe the principles of music in the Medieval through the Contemporary Period in music.
• List and discuss some of the roles that music have historically played.
• Display basic knowledge of major works in music related to the periods in music through time.
• Differentiate between world cultures and between various historical/cultural eras through elements and principles of all periods in music.

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To achieve these objectives:

Complete the viewing of videos, review all power points, readings, and activities.