Music History
Day OneMedieval/Middle AgesRenaissanceBaroque
Today’s Objective . . .
To understand music in relation to history.
Medieval/Middle Ages
1100-1450 What was the primary purpose of music
at this time?
O Ignis spiritus Paracliti Alle Psallite cum luya Chant Montage
Notice only 4 lines and the notes are square.
Renaissance
1450-1600 The first pop music! Consorts played dance music. Madrigals
Ombrose e care selve The Silver Swan
Baroque
1600-1750 Handel and BACH! Very fancy—but the development of
rules
Hallelujah Chorus Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme The Swingle Singers