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Classical music periods are chronological classifications of Western music development. They are broadly divided into six eras: Medieval (c. 400–1400), Renaissance (c. 1400–1600), Baroque (c. 1600–1750), Classical (c. 1750–1820), Romantic (c. 1820–1900), and Modern/Contemporary (c. 1900–present). Each period has its own musical styles, expressive techniques, and representative composers, forming an important foundation for understanding music history.

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code,slug,name,description,keyComposers,period
01,medieval,Medieval,An era dominated by religious music centered on Christianity.,"Guillaume de Machaut, John Dunstaple, Hildegard of Bingen",c. 400–1400 CE
02,renaissance,Renaissance,An era when counterpoint developed highly and secular music flourished.,"Josquin des Prez, Palestrina, Monteverdi",c. 1400–1600 CE
03,baroque,Baroque,"An era characterized by basso continuo, with the birth of opera and concerto.","J.S. Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Purcell, Rameau, Scarlatti",c. 1600–1750 CE
04,classical,Classical,"An era emphasizing clarity, balance, and simplicity, with perfected symphony and sonata forms.","Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven (early), Schubert",c. 1750–1820 CE
05,romantic,Romantic,"An era emphasizing emotional expression and individuality, with greatly expanded orchestras.","Beethoven (late), Brahms, Chopin, Liszt, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Mahler, Verdi",c. 1820–1900 CE
06,modern,Modern/Contemporary,An era that broke traditional tonality and gave birth to experimental techniques.,"Schoenberg, Stravinsky, Debussy, Ravel, John Cage, Toru Takemitsu, John Williams",c. 1900–present