ChoralWiki:Musical eras
Introduction
A musical era is a generally recognized time period in which certain musical styles and forms develop. There are seven eras recognized at CPDL:
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There are other concepts of musical eras. The general term early music is usually considered to cover the Medieval and Renaissance periods. To some, classical music may represent a broader range of times, "from roughly the 9th century to present times" (see Classical).
Medieval era
The Medieval era in Europe lasted from about 400 to about 1500, fifth through fifteenth centuries.
- Medieval composers
- Medieval music scores
Renaissance era
The Renaissance era in Europe comprised the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
- Renaissance composers
- Renaissance music scores
Baroque era
The Baroque era in Europe and America lasted from the early seventeenth century to the middle of the eighteenth century.
- Baroque composers
- Baroque music scores at CPDL
Classical era
The Classical musical era in Europe and America is usually considered to be from the middle of the eighteenth century to the early to middle nineteenth century, although classical style works continued through the nineteenth century.
- Classical composers
- Classical music scores
Romantic era
The Romantic era lasted through the nineteenth century, with some works continuing into the early twentieth century.
- Romantic Era composers
- Romantic Era music scores
Early 20th century era
Usually considered to be the period between 1900 and mid-century.
- Early 20th century composers
- Early 20th century music scores
Modern era
From the middle of the 20th century to the present.
- Modern Era composers
- Modern Era music scores