"The medieval era was very much about church music, partially because that's where a lot of the creativity was happening, and partially because the church was the primary institution, along with universities, dedicated to writing things down."
"The ideal sounds were these austere intervals—octaves, fifths—so it sounded like that fake chant you hear in the movies. It was ritualistic music that was designed for a ceremony."
"The Renaissance saw the development of a richer sound. We began to have keyboard instruments and ensembles, and composers pursued lushness and beauty for their own sakes."
"Guerrieri says that trying to designate neat time stamps is like throwing darts at a fast-moving train, emphasizing that the evolution of music is a continuous process."
Western classical music began in the 10th century with polyphony and modern music notation. The medieval era focused on church music, characterized by austere intervals and ritualistic sounds. The Renaissance introduced richer sounds with keyboard instruments and ensembles, emphasizing beauty and lushness. Matthew Guerrieri notes that while we label musical periods for convenience, the evolution of music is a continuous process. Experiencing music live is essential to understanding its impact and uniqueness across different eras.
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