This document provides an overview of the 7 main musical time periods from Antiquity to Contemporary. It includes the approximate dates of each period, examples of prominent composers, and some of the key historical events of each era. The periods are: Antiquity (c. 400-800), Medieval (800-1400), Renaissance (1400-1600), Baroque (1600-1750), Classical (1750-1820), Romantic (1820-1900), and Contemporary (1900-present). The document is designed to teach 7th grade students about the different musical styles and contexts over time.
8. Baroque1600-1750Basso Continuo and Ornamentation Composers: J.S. Bach, George Fredrick Handel, and Antonio VivaldiNewton’s law of gravity
9. Classical1750-1820Known as the Age of EnlightenmentComposers: Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Mozart, Ludwig van BeethovenFamous American War?, Printing Press