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Characterized by clarity, balance, and formality; time frame roughly spans 1750 to 1820 AD.

Characterized by repetitive patterns and slow harmonic rhythm; emerged in the 1960s.

Focus on atmosphere and suggestion rather than explicit statements; prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Relies heavily on modes and ethos, with a focus on music's impact on emotions; time frame spans up to 500 AD.

Intensified expressiveness and complexity; late 19th to turn of the 20th century.

Focused on representing heightened emotional states; early 20th century.

Introduction of monody and the figured bass; occurred at the turn of the 17th century.

Notable for polyphonic texture and increased interest in harmony; time frame approximately 1400 to 1600 AD.

Marked by diversity of styles and innovation, such as atonality and electronic music; time frame is 1900 to 2000 AD.

Eclectic and diverse, incorporating digital technologies and globalization influences; late 20th to early 21st century.

Includes more complex rhythm and notation; prevalent in the 14th century.

Emphasis on lyrical melodies and expressive harmony; early 19th century.

Transition from Baroque ornateness to Classical simplicity and clarity; ranges from the 1730s to 1770s.

Mature Classical style, with well-established forms and balance; late 18th to early 19th century.

Method of composition using series of pitches, rhythms, dynamics, timbres, or other musical elements; mid-20th century.

Known for ornate detail, counterpoint, and basso continuo; time frame from around 1600 to 1750 AD.

Focused on emotional expression, with expanded orchestras and complex harmony; time frame approximately 1820 to 1900 AD.

Characterized by plainchant and modal harmony; time frame roughly 500 to 1400 AD.

Culmination of counterpoint and fully developed tonality; spans late 17th to mid-18th century.