Music History 102

http://www.ipl.org/exhibit/mushist/

This is a good starting point for obtaining an overview on the six periods in Western Music History. A brief annotated discussion of each period is linked to more detailed presentations that integrate text, image, Real Audio and hyperlinks to related on line resources.

http://satellite-one.net/musicology/

Annotated discussions of each period and timelines for each period in European Music History are presented here. Handy reference site.

This three part series presents an annotated discussion of Popular Music History, with hyperlinks to sites on American Music, listed thematically and chronologically. The three sites are listed below:

Before 1900

http://www.nhmccd.edu/contracts/lrc/kc/music-1.html

1900-1950

http://www.nhmccd.edu/contracts/lrc/kc/music-2.html

1950-present

http://www.nhmccd.edu/contracts/lrc/kc/music-3.html

Questions-Use the websites above to answer the following questions:

1			Name the 7 periods of music history described in your text.
2			Write a 1-paragraph overview of each period. Include a brief discussion of the composer for that period you think is most influential.
3			There are several periods of popular music history in America. Using your own knowledge, and the Websites above, describe some of your thoughts concerning the influence of technology on the development and proliferation of popular music.