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early music

ear·ly mu·sic


noun 
Definition:
 
Medieval and Renaissance music: music written during the medieval and Renaissance periods, sometimes also including the music of the baroque and early classical periods



adjective 
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performed in the style of the time: typical of a way of performing early music that aims to be as authentic as possible, using period instruments, the contemporary performing style, and a carefully researched score

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