1. The development periods of Western music history

The ancient Roman period, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque period, the classicism period, the romantic music period, the modern music period, and the new century musical period.

2. Representative works of various periods in the history of Western music

Ancient Roman period—"Ode" and "Elegy"

Medieval period—"Gregor's Hymn"

Renaissance period—"Orfeo" and "Motet"

Baroque period—"Oratorio" and "Passion"

Classicism period—"Sonata" ""Concerto"

Romantic music period - "Beautiful Mill Girl" and "Wild Rose"

Modern music period—"Nightingale" and "Song of the Earth"

New Century Music Period—"Green Card" and "The Celt"

Extended information:

Western music uses the lyre (lyre) and the aulos (aulos) as the symbol of music. .

The lyre, also known as the lyre, was originally made of tortoise strings and was plucked with finger picks to produce sound. During the development process, there were many variations, the most important of which was the kisara. (Kithara).

The kisara is a musical instrument of the Lira ethnic group. It was developed from the lire. It has 5 to 11 strings or even more. It is often 7 strings, also known as the 7-string zither. The shape of the kisara It is larger and has a louder sound than ordinary lire. It is often exquisitely crafted and exquisitely decorated. Because the playing skills are relatively complex and difficult, it is often used by professional players. The ordinary lyre has a softer sound and is often used for singing accompaniment and poetry recitation, and is mostly used by amateur professionals.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia—Western Music