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Timeline of Drums and Percussion Throughout the Different Eras of Music

Early snare drum from the 1600's

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The Middle Ages 1475
- consisted of bells, jingles, long drums, nakers, side drums, tabors, tambours and timpani
- many of today's percussion instrument's roots can be traced back to this era
- drums were played for the king and his guests quite often while also being accompanied by other musicians 
- drums were also played at weddings, festivals, social events, and in times of despair [as inspiration]


The Renaissance 1600
- consisted of  tabors, timbrels, long drums, jingle bells, snare, and monk bells
- although many of the percussion instruments were the same as the Middle Ages, they were highly improved  

- people came up with new ways to use drums, for the first time drums were used in the military and during battles
- during performances drums were mostly played along with the accompaniment of a singer and dancers    


  
The Classical Period 1820
- percussion consisted of kettle drum, vibraphone, snare, gong, whip, triangle, marimba, and tambourine
- during this period orchestral music and symphonic bands lead by composers had completely taken over music
- in orchestras cymbals and bass were added to give songs more excitement and energy
- in most orchestras the snare was the main percussion instrument 



  The Twentieth Century/ Modern 2000
- bands that used a drummer now only need one instead of four or more
- music was no longer limited to concerts, opera-houses, clubs, and domestic music making
- technological advances led to new styles of music such as techno, rap, pop, etc. [electronic instruments]
- recording music made distributing it to the public easier and much faster 









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