The Medieval era -- The Renaissance: The genres of Renaissance music, 1420-1520 -- The Baroque era: Vocal music, 1600-1650 ; Vocal music, 1650-1750 ; Instrumental music, 1600-1750 -- The classical era: Instrumental music in the classical era ; Vocal music in the classical era -- The 19th century: Orchestral music, 1800-1850 ; Piano music, chamber music, song ; Dramatic and sacred music ; Orchestral music, 1850-1900 ; Major composers of the 19th century -- The 20th century: Major composers of the 20th century

1. Music -- History and criticism