This is a short table of the different periods in the history of Classical Music. You may wish to memorize the century when music style changed.
| Classical Music | |
|---|---|
| Music in Ancient Times | Paleolithic Era - AD 800 (pre 9th century) |
| Medieval Period Music | 800 - 1450 (9th to 15th century) |
| Renaissance Period Music | 1450 - 1600 (the 16th century) |
| Baroque Period Music | 1600 - 1750 (the 17th century) |
| Classical Period Music | 1750 - 1820 (the 18th century) |
| Romantic Period Music | 1820 - 1910 (the 19th century) |
| Modern Period Music | 1910 - 1945 (20th century pre-war) |
| Contemporary Period Music | Since 1945 (20th century post-war) |