Transcript Antiquity - Keating

Eras of Music History
Grade 9 Music
Musical Eras:
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There are 7 distinct eras of music history:
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Antiquity (before 400)
Middle Ages (400 – 1400)
Renaissance (1400 – 1600)
Baroque (1600 – 1750)
Classical (1750 – 1850)
Romantic (1820 – 1900)
Modern or 20th Century (1900 – present)
Antiquity
Antiquity (before 400)
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The history of music begins with the history
of humankind.
It was unlikely that music was ever played
purely for pleasure during Antiquity.
What was Music used for?
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Music would have been used for the
following purposes:
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Communication or signaling.
Accompaniment for work.
Accompaniment for rituals of ceremony and
religion.
Chinese Music
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Can be traced back at least 4000 years.
Development of the PENTATONIC (5 note)
scale.
Egyptian Music
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Musicians were second class only to royalty.
Musicians were usually women.
Hebrew Music
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Music was associated with religion.
There are many references in the Old
Testament to music, dancing, and musical
instruments.
Greek Music
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The word “MUSIC” comes from the Greek
word “MOUSIKE”.
Music was played at festivals and plays.
Music contests took place at the Olympic
Games.
Roman Music
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Based on the music of the Greeks.
Music was used mostly for military and
entertainment purposes.