early music


early music

n. Western music from the beginning of the Middle Ages to about 1750, including that of the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.
ear′ly-mu′sic adj.

early music

n (Classical Music) music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, sometimes also including music of the baroque and early classical periods modifier (Classical Music) of or denoting an approach to musical performance emphasizing the use of period instruments and historically researched scores and playing techniques: the early-music movement.