music history

flute

900 BCE

This instrument was created in 900 BC in china. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found athttps://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/flute

organ

300 BCE

This instrument was created in the 3rd century in greek. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its keys. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://unos.org/

gittern

1300

This instrument was created in 1300 in western europe (iberian peninsula, italy,france, england). There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its stringed/plucked. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://caslabs.case.edu/medren/medieval-instruments/gittern-medieval/

harpsicord

1397

This instrument was created in 1397 in italy. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its keys. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://caslabs.case.edu/medren/renaissance-instruments/harpsichord-renaissance/.

crumhorn

1489

This instrument was created in 1489 in germany. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://caslabs.case.edu/medren/renaissance-instruments/crumhorn/

trumpets

1500

This instrument was created in 1500 in china, south america, Scandinavia, and Asia . There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://www.musicarts.com/trumpets

sackbutt

1500

This instrument was created in 1500 in burgundy. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://www.britannica.com/art/sackbut

cello

1550

This instrument was created in 1550 in italy. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its strings/plucked. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cello

fortepiano

1700

This instrument was created in the 1700s in Padua Italy. The way this particular instrument can be played is by keys. Many facts can be found at https://www.danieladammaltz.com/tcp/what-is-a-fortepiano

piano

1700

This instrument was created in 1700 padua italy. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its keys. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano

oboe

1700

This instrument was created in 1700 in france. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oboe

clarinet

1700

This instrument was created in 1700 in germany. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarinet

english horn

1720

This instrument was created in 1720 in Silesia . There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cor_anglais

dulcimer

1750

This instrument was created in 1750 in southwest virginia . There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its stringed/plucked. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://www.britannica.com/art/dulcimer

banjo

1777

This instrument was created in 1777 in west africa. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its stringed/plucked. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://music.si.edu/spotlight/banjos-smithsonian

Classical Style-classical

1800

This was the main style of this time period it was clear and balanced and usually in an ABA composition.Very famous and prominent composers are Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,Ludwig van Beethoven and Joseph Haydn.

Joseph Haydn-Classical

1809

born in 1732 and died in 1809 in Rohrau Austria. His most famous work is “London Symphonies”. A fun fact about him is that he would incorporate humor into his songs or suprises which got him the name of Papa Haydn.
1840
saxophone-woodwind
invented by Adolphe Sax -early 1840s -Belgian
1841

acordian

1822

This instrument was created in 1822 in germany. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its keys. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accordion

piccolo

1832

This instrument was created in 1832 in western Europe. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piccolo

tuba

1835

This instrument was created in 1835 in germany . There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://www.yamaha.com/en/musical_instrument_guide/tuba/structure/

Liebst du um Schönheit

1841

Composer: Clara Wieck Schumann
Title: Liebst du um Schönheit
Year: 1841
Style: Romantic Lied
https://open.spotify.com/track/4wZsY4v6K0tIVVB6hBydx4?si=05732659fa70485c

Das Jahr

1841

Composer: Fanny Mendelssohn
Title: Das Jahr
Year: 1841
Style: Romantic piano music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxlMuaO5hng

saxaphone

1846

This instrument was created in 1846 in Belgium. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by wind. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://philharmonia.co.uk/resources/instruments/saxophone/

Fanny Mendelssohn-romantic

1847

https://www.liveabout.com/top-romantic-period-composers-724408
Fanny Mendelssohn was born 1805 in Germany and sadly passed away in the year 1847. She is well known for her piece called the”Piano Trio in D minor” shes also known for having Many of her songs published under her brother's name, Felix Mendelssohn, due to sexist attitudes of the time.

guitar

1850

This instrument was created in 1850 in spain. There are many different playing styles for instruments but for this particular instrument is played by its stringed/plucked. Many facts about this instrument can be found at https://www.guitarcenter.com

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky- Classical

1893

https://www.classicfm.com/composers/tchaikovsky/
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky born in 1840 in Votkinsk Russia and passing away in 1893. His songs have lots of emotion in each note and it seems like his songs are influenced by western and Russian traditions. His most famous piece is "Swan Lake" his music first received mixed reactions in Russia but was a hit internationally.

Clara Wieck Schumann-romantic

1896

Clara Wieck Schumann was born in 1819 and ended up passing away in 1896 shes also another female composer of the romantic era shes well known for being a pianist. Her inspiration was her dad since he was the one that taught her how to play. Fun fact about Clara she was also a mother of 8 children which meant that she wasn't only doing music but she was also taking care of 8 of her kids.

Johannes Brahms-Classical

1897

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Johannes-Brahms
Johannes Brahms was a German composer born in 1833 he was mostly known for his piece called Violin Concerto. Brahms showed an interest in music at a young age and he even started preforming in public as a pianist. His work is a blend of traditional forms with harmonies and orchestration which is really easy for him to show his emotions when he wrote music.

Programmatic-romantic era

1898

this style's purpose was to tell a story, convey imagery, or set the mood for a specific scene without the use of words.some prominent composers of this style were Franz Liszt,Franz Liszt and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. this style allowed for composers to explore a lot of themes and emotions since they had to set the mood without having any sort of wording

Tuba-brass

1899

-brass family
-19th century
-Germany

Opium. 16

1900

Composer: Edvard Grieg
Title: Lyric Pieces Opium. 16
Year: between 1867-1901
Style: Romantic piano music
https://open.spotify.com/track/76wV53YHl0tGEvT3L0QzvK?si=5bf4403ed9a74a9e

Nationalism-romantic era

1900

this style was focused on expressing culture and the composers heritage this style was inspired by their native e countries. prominent composers Bedřich Smetana,Johannes Brahms,Edvard Grieg. this style of music was involved in political affairs,

Romanticism-romantic era

1900

This style was focused on emotion, individualism, and imagination this style was for composers to have songs that are personal to them. some prominent composers are Ludwig van Beethoven,Franz Schubert and Hector Berlioz. this style was breaking traditional norms

Cornet-Brass

1900

-Brass family
-19th century
-place it was invented France

Edvard Grieg-Romantic

1907

https://en.visitbergen.com/ideas-and-inspiration/the-composer-edvard-grieg/edvard-grieg-music-his-most-famous-works Edvard Grieg was born in 1843 in Norway and passed away in 1907. He was a very important composer of the romantic era he's often called Norway's greatest composer. One of his best works was "Peer Gynt Suite" he’s also very famous for his lyrical pieces some even said they’re underrated.

Drum set-percussion

1920

-percussion
-1920s
-U.S

Robert Schumann (Symphony No. 1)-Romantic

1956

https://www.aso.org/composer/detail/robert-schumann
Robert Schumann was born in 1810 in Germany and passed away in 1856.Symphony No. 1 by Robert Schumann is also known as the spring symphony because Roberts source of inspiration was spring. Schumann actually wanted to start a career as a pianist but couldn't due to a hand injury so he focused on composing.

What a Wonderful World

1963

composer:Luis Armstrong
Title: What a Wonderful World
Year: 1967
Style: Jazz, pop
https://open.spotify.com/track/29U7stRjqHU6rMiS8BfaI9?si=6cc218f688654b1b

Louis Armstrong-20th century

1971

britannica.com/biography/Louis-Armstrong
Louis Armstrong was born in 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away in 1971. He has a really famous song called “what a wonderful world” which is really nice since it reminds you to keep a positive attitude and its really the small things that make you happy I personally love this song since it has a sense of nostalgia. He was known for being American jazz trumpeter, singer, and one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz music

Elvis Presley- 20th century

1975

Elvis Presley, born in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, and passing away in 1977. He had lots of popularity and along with that came the nicknames such as "King of Rock and Roll". His music was very lively and meant to get people riled up. He was so popular he had lots of big hits such as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock," and "Can't Help Falling in Love." A fun fact about him is that by shaking his hips he earned the nickname "Elvis the Pelvis"

just the two of us

1980

Composer: Bill Withers
Title: Just the Two of Us
Year: 1980
Style: R&B

Smooth Operator

1984

Composer: Sade
Title: Smooth Operator
Year: 1984
Style: R&B
https://open.spotify.com/track/1Hv1VTm8zeOeybub15mA2R?si=8d25b07dc111486c

Sade Adu (smooth operator)-20th century

1984

https://www.rockhall.com/sade
Sade Adu whos real name is Helen Folasade Adu eas born on January 16, 1959. She is a British-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She specializes in a smooth blend of soul, jazz, and R&B. She is best known as the lead vocalist of the band Sade.
1984
Smooth Operator
Composer: Sade
Title: Smooth Operator
Year: 1984
Style: R&B
https://open.spotify.com/track/1Hv1VTm8zeOeybub15mA2R?si=8d25b07dc111486c
2000

Jazz-20th century

1998

This style was combining African-American musical traditions with European ones.this style is all about patterns and a mess that somehow sounds like its supposed to be that way, some prominent composers were Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.thsi style first appeared In New Orleans and, Louisiana.

Expressionism:-20th century

2000

as it says in the name this style was all about ecpressions this style was "a reaction against the perceived superficiality and idealism of Impressionism." composers wanted to explore more darker themes in their music. some prominent composers of this style were Arnold Schoenberg and Alban Berg. many of the songs in this style had themes of existential crisis and disillusionment.

Hang Drum-percussion

2000

-percussion
-2000
-Switzerland

Impressionism:-20th century

2000

This style was supposed to be the opposite of the styles that were in the romantic era composers wanted to get emotion out of their crownds with the music tey were making now. some prominent composers were Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel.this style was inspired by nature and vuisual art a long with symbolism.

electric Guitar-string

2000

-string family
-made in the 20th century
-invented by the Rickenbacker company in 1931
- origin The United States specifically LA

20th Century

2000

the music of the 20th century is wild and the main purpose is to get people going and dancing lots of Jazz and other feel good genres

TRANSITION (romantic-20th century)

2000

These two time periods were very different romantic era focused of emotion and having their piece be grand and in the 20th century they began to explore more styles and more sounds. The 20th century music was influenced by the aftermath of the world wars they were confused and therefore their songs represented experimentation. With new technology it was easier to explore different sounds and styles unlike in the romantic era. The romantic era was all about sticking with what was traditional.

Bill Withe (Just the Two of Us)- 20th century

2020

https://www.billboard.com/artist/bill-withers/
Bill Withers was born in 1938 in West Virginia and passing away in 2020. Just the two of us is one of my personal favorites made by Bill Withers its a super happy song that always makes you want to get up to dance to it with your loved ones. Bill was known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Withers once said, "I write and sing about whatever I am able to understand and feel." this shows how meaningful are.