The Musical Periods Of The Medieval And Renaissance Period

Summary Paper
Throughout this semester we have discussed an array of musical periods ranging from the Middle Ages and Renaissance to more recent modern times. As music progressed through time certain concepts such as melody, harmony, and texture changed along with the introduction of different instruments. In the early phases of music it was more directed toward religious ceremonies, but as time went on it became integrated into everyday life. Even though musical dynamics seem to change as the years go on, it has never failed to create some form of emotional response such as laughter or sadness.
The first period discussed in class was the Medieval and Renaissance period. The middle ages unknowingly prepared the world for the great advances in scientific ideas along with the innovational ideas related to music that would occur in the Renaissance Period. The most well known composers of this medieval era consisted of Hildegard and Machaut. Both of these musical artists used small conjunct melodies with nonmetric or triple meters. However, the static harmony greatly contributed to the chants that made medieval period truly memorable.
The Second Period we discussed was the Baroque era. This era

It consisted of some the greatest composers the world has ever seen, such as Ludwig Van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Both of these astonishing composers were considered child prodigies at young age along with receiving a great amount of influence from Franz Joseph Hayden. However, the variety of music they played differentiated in certain way such as how Beethoven’s pieces seem to have vastly different pitches that seemed to create a dramatic tension. Mozart’s musical creations were immensely different since it created an emotional sensation of calmness and peace. He also greatly appreciated the piano, which he managed to use in a majority of his