It is an art that is the combination of sounds and silences through the use of melody, rhythm and harmony. Its purpose recreate the ear of the people.

Another of the purposes of music is the expression of feelings, circumstances, even the thoughts and ideas of the composers of melodies.

Origins

Since the beginning of time man has tried to make music through nature, voice or other aids such as body or any utensils.

At the time Greek music is so important that even the Greek painters and sculptors represented in its work characters playing any instrument or dancing. In addition, there is singing in all the celebrations.

The Greek music keeps a strong link with poetry and dance and is transmitted orally. Among the instruments used this civilization are, for example, the lira and the tympanum which is a kind of tambourine.

Later, the Romans arrived inherited all the musical tradition of Greek culture.

Middle Ages (centuries V-XV)

The most influential music of this era was that of the church. Thus, the Gregorian chant will become the musical style that will prevail in the West.

In the eleventh century was born polyphony which is a musical technique consists in the introduction of several voices within the same song. This marked the evolution of the music to the present.

The profane music is also present in the Middle Ages. It disseminated by castles, places, festivals and those who do are:

·  The troubadours: perform his own compositions and belong to the upper class.

·  The juglares: belong to the lower class and plagian songs of the troubadours.

As for the instruments used by the musicians of this era include the lute, harp, cornamusa and tambourine.

Renaissance (centuries XV-XVI)

It was a very important time in all artistic and cultural movements emerged and large the likes of Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo, for example. The music is going to produce major changes.

In the Renaissance emerged profane music in which instruments were introduced. The religious music will begin to be put on the back burner, especially because of its refusal to instrumental music.

Another news was the emergence of scores of books edited thanks to the printers. It also produces the professionalization of the musicians giving rise to great composers.

At this time you can find a large number of instruments among which should point the flute, trumpet lines, the lute, guitar and sacabuche which is the predecessor of the trombone.

Baroque (1600-1750)

In the music of this period is the feeling Baroque. The religious music will continue to be used, although it is entering a period of decline.

The Baroque led to the emergence of opera as a result of the union of music, dance, poetry and drama, the first opera that was composed by Claudio Monteverdi Orfeo.

The instrumental music follows the evolutionary trend of the Renaissance. In addition there is the birth of the orchestra as a group of musicians. The instruments used are the oboe, clarinet, organ and violin.

Classicism (1750-1800)

The biggest change that takes place in the music of this era is changing scenarios. We leave the palaces and churches to move to public buildings and private homes.

It also conducts the Greco - Romans back to the origins of music. During this era religious music will begin its decline. Instead the opera maintains its momentum and is closer to the public.

As instrumental music major orchestras had appeared new and small groups of instruments known as chamber music.

Romanticism (1800-1900)

It is the most wonderful time of the music even to be above other artistic trends. It will reflect the political ideals and feelings of the time.

The opera is to become the preferred spectacle of the high bourgeoisie. The instrumental music also underwent an evolution reaching its maximum splendor. The orchestra played a large role.

Twentieth Century

The music this time looking to open new avenues and break with the tradition that exists. It is characterized by the emergence of a multitude of different styles and aesthetics.

The art music loses all ownership that had won so far, passing the baton to new styles among which stands out above all rock.

The electronics makes its appearance in the music world arrival the second half of this century. Next to it appeared new instruments forgetting traditional.