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Music-making dates back to the very beginnings of humanity. Inspiration for the very first composers probably came from nature - the calling of the birds, the whistle of the wind and the crashing of the waves. From these early beginnings music has evolved into infinitely complex combinations of rhythms, harmonies and melodies, played on an enormous variety of instruments.
The major developments in music history have been categorised into period / historical styles which demonstrate the broad themes of composition, performance and musical instrument development. This evolution in music was often influenced by other contemporary social and cultural changes.
Come with us now as we take a tour through history and the history of music ......
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Medieval | Renaissance | Baroque | Classical | Romantic | Twentieth Century