Music Eras in Western Europe

Atonal

• A new musical approach of the Modernist Era that lacks a tonal center; absence of key.

• A style of music characterized by a strong tonal center and traditional harmony.

• A genre of music that emphasizes rhythm over melody and harmony.

• A form of music that incorporates elements from various cultures and traditions.

Baroque Era

• A style of music characterized by simplicity and minimalism.

• Overly decorated. Western European music composed from about 1600-1750.

• A period of music known for its use of electronic instruments.

• A genre of music that emerged in the 20th century.

Gregorian Chant

• A style of singing that includes multiple melodies and instrumental accompaniment.

• An early, monophonic (single melody), unaccompanied style of liturgical (religious) singing that takes its name from Pope Gregory the Great.

• A modern form of choral music that incorporates various musical styles.

• A type of folk music that originated in the Middle Ages.

Renaissance Era

• A period of decline in Western European music

• Rebirth or Renewal. Western European music composed from about 1450-1600.

• A time of technological stagnation

• The era of classical music only

Popular Music (style)

• A genre of music that is often experimental and avant-garde.

• A broad term for music designed to please a large section of the general public.

• A type of music that is exclusively instrumental and lacks lyrics.

• A style of music that focuses on complex rhythms and structures.

Broadway Musical

• A popular genre of musical theater developed in New York in the early and mid 20th century.

• A type of dance performance originating in Europe.

• A form of classical music composed for orchestras.

• A style of rock music that emerged in the 1980s.

Modernist Era

• Western European music composed from about 1900 to present.

• A style of music that emphasizes traditional forms and structures.

• Music that originated in the 18th century and focuses on classical themes.

• A genre that includes only folk music from various cultures.

Early Music Era

• Western European music composed from about 1000-1450.

• Music from the Baroque period (1600-1750).

• Music primarily composed for the piano in the Romantic era (1800-1900).

• Folk music traditions from the 20th century.

Jazz

• A style of music characterized by the use of improvisation developed in New Orleans in the early 20th century.

• A type of classical music that emphasizes orchestral arrangements.

• A genre of music that originated in the 1980s with electronic instruments.

• A form of folk music that is typically sung in rural areas.

World Music

• A term for traditional music originating outside of Europe & North America.

• A genre of music that includes only pop and rock.

• Music that is exclusively produced in North America.

• A style of music that combines classical and jazz elements.