Music JSS 2 Second Term Lesson Notes

Western Music Periods and Baroque Composers

Music 1. Periods of Western Music Medieval (c. 500 – c. 1400): This period spans from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the early Renaissance. Renaissance (c. 1400 – c. 1600): A time of rebirth in arts and culture, featuring polyphonic music and advancements in harmony. Baroque (c. 1600 – c. 1750): Characterized