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    The document provides an overview of the history of Western music from ancient Greece to the modern era in three sentences: Music has evolved significantly over time from ancient Greek music played on lyres to accompany singing, through the religious vocal music of the Middle Ages, instrumental and choral works of the Renaissance and Baroque eras establishing sonata form, to the emotional expression of the Romantic period and experimental breaking of rules in the Modern era. Major composers mentioned include Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Peter Sculthorpe. The periods discussed show changing social contexts and developments in musical styles, forms, and the roles of instruments and voices.

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    The document provides an overview of the history of Western music from ancient Greece to the modern era in three sentences: Music has evolved significantly over time from ancient Greek music played on lyres to accompany singing, through the religious vocal music of the Middle Ages, instrumental and choral works of the Renaissance and Baroque eras establishing sonata form, to the emotional expression of the Romantic period and experimental breaking of rules in the Modern era. Major composers mentioned include Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Peter Sculthorpe. The periods discussed show changing social contexts and developments in musical styles, forms, and the roles of instruments and voices.

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    Crash Course in Music

    History
    YR. 8 SIM LISTENING
    Ancient Music 1200BC- 500AC

     Greek Mythology Music, very much driven by different


    cults at the time.
     Predominately used a Lyre
     5-7 strings, stretched across the frame of a tortoise shell.
     Played as a solo instrument or accompanied singing.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elERNFoEf3Y

    ** You will not be tested on Ancient Music.


    Music in the Middle Ages – Medieval
    Music (450 – 1450)
    Began when the Roman Empire was disintegrating, it was during a time of migrations,
    upheaval and wars.
    Towards the end of this period, there was cultural growth – Churches and Monasteries
    were constructed, towns began to grow and universities were founded.
    Most music was vocal, the church frowned upon the use of instruments.
    Instrumental music did exist though, serving as accompaniment.

    Three main social classes:


    Nobles: Sheltered within castles, knights engaged in combat during wars.
    Peasants: vast majority of the populations, they lived in one rooms huts.
    Clergy: People who had a role in the church.
    Music in the Middle Ages – Medieval
    Music (450 – 1450)

     Gregorian Chant - Alleluia: Vidimus Stellam


     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApX4DJvPpEg

    `
    Renaissance Period (1450-1600)

     It is the ‘rebirth’ of human creativity.


     A period of exploration and adventure.
     Age of curiosity and individualism – Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519).
     Every educated person was EXPECTED to be trained in music.
     Renaissance composers wrote music to enhance the meaning and
    emotion of the text – medieval composers weren’t interested in this AT ALL.
    Renaissance Period (1450-1600)

     Ave Maria… Virgo Serena (Hail, Mary;


    1502).
     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UStX-
    kdE-tM

     `
    Baroque Period (1600—1750)

     The word Baroque can mean: bizarre, flamboyant and elaborately


    ornamented.
     A ‘scientific approach’ to music - a complex mix of rationalism, sensuality,
    materialism and spirituality.
     Music can be instrumental or choral.
     Famous Composers: Handel and J.S. Bach.

     BACH - BRANDENBURG CONCERTO NO. 3 IN G MAJOR, BWV 1048


     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaCheA6Njc4
    Classical Period (1750-1820)

     Shares values with the Ancient Greeks


    who pursued the idea of beauty, clarity
    and proportion.
     Concerned with balance, structure and
    precision in their compositions.
     Established the principles of SONATA
    FORM:
     Exposition
     Development
     Recapitulation
    Classical Period (1750-1820)

     Concerto in C, K. 314 - Mozart


     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atfKC9RDsR0
    The Romantic Period (1830-1920)

     Age of the Individual, of the common man becoming important.


     Originality and creative ego were prized qualities.
     Golden age of ‘Virtuoso’ – what does this mean?
     Emotional Range was very important! Stark contrast to both the Baroque
    and Classical Periods.
     Key Composers: Beethoven, Schumann, Wagner, Brahms etc.
    The Romantic Period (1830-1920)

     Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, 2nd Movement: Andante Con Moto –


    Beethoven.

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQIVWhKhwPA
    The Modern Era (1920-Present)

     Composers are trying to create edgy, experimental music that is radically


    different to that of the past centuries.
     Composers are breaking all the rules!

     Peter Sculthorpe AO OBE – Kakadu (1988).


     Incorporated Aboriginal like qualities in his music as well as western
    harmonies.
     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhXoYfFX6ZA – 2.36

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