10 Interesting Fact About The history of music

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• Music has existed since thousands of years ago, even since prehistoric times when humans first made simple musical instruments from wooden bones or animal bones.
• One of the oldest musical instruments that is still used today is violin, which first appeared in Italy in the 16th century.
• In the 17th century, Opera became very popular in Europe as a form of elite entertainment. Opera is a form of theater music that combines vocals and instrumental.
• In the 18th century, Johann Sebastian Bach was considered one of the biggest composers of all time. His works, such as Brandenburg Concertos and Goldberg Variations, are still highly valued today.
• In the 19th century, classical music began to be influenced by folk music and popular, and composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert began to explore new styles.
• At the beginning of the 20th century, jazz became very popular in the United States and immediately spread throughout the world. Some famous jazz musicians include Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
• In the 1950s and 1960s, Rock and Roll became a very popular music genre, pioneered by artists such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones.
• In the 1980s, electronic music began to develop, with artists such as Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, and New Order introducing new sounds produced by synthesizers and drum machines.
• In the 1990s, hip-hop and rap music became very popular throughout the world, with artists such as Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z became a popular icon.
• At present, technology has changed the way we listen and make music, by streaming digital music such as Spotify and Apple Music is the most common way to listen to music.