I've tried to get more cultured lately by listening to classical music. It's actually easier to get into than you'd think. I had no idea there were precise dates for what it refers to though--1750 to 1820, the time before 6th century AD.
oh thats quite cool, i like classical
Glad to hear it! So do I, now that I've put effort into listening to it. I had no idea that the central norms of the traditions of this music were solidified between 1550 and 1900, seems like a long period of time. It's known as the "common-practice" period.
huh i didnt know about that name
I also learned that there are major time divisions of Western art music, that European art music can be distinguished from non-European classic and other popular forms of music by just the system it uses for staff notation, since they use a system that's been around since the 11th century. It has such a rich history.