Interactive Experience
Music Timeline
Explore the evolution of music from prehistoric times to the streaming age. Click on any era to learn more.
Classical Period
40,000 BCE
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500 CE
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Clarity & Form
Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven defined the Classical style with its emphasis on balance, clarity, and formal structure. The symphony and sonata became dominant forms.
Read: The Great Periods of Classical Music