It is interesting to know the roots of classical music and from where this type of music emerged. The Medieval (c.1150- c.1400) period was the first period where we started listening to great chants named at that time as ballades and estampies. The Renaissance period (c.1400-c.1600), following the Medieval witnessed more freedom in their music. However music for choirs was written more than instrumental music. The following period: the Baroque (c.1600-c.1750) founded the idea of the modern orchestra along with opera and concertos. All 3 periods preceded the Classical era (c.1750-c.1830), characterized by the dominance of instrumental composition such as symphonies and sonatas.
Reference
The world's leading classical music label (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.naxos.com/education/brief_history.asp
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