What is Western Tonal Music? when did it begin? who invented it? Why was it invented? What are some examples?

What is western tonal music?  when did it begin?  who invented it?  Why was it invented.  Give some examples of western tonal music structure

Beneventan Music Manuscript

Western tonal music is a system of music that is based on the hierarchy of keys and the relationships between them. It is characterized by the use of a tonic (home) chord and a dominant (five) chord, which creates a sense of tension and resolution.  Western tonal music is a system of music in which a central pitch, called the "tonic," serves as a point of rest and the basis for creating melodies and harmonies. This system emerged in Western art music around the 16th and 17th centuries and is characterized by the use of a major or minor scale, and a system of chords built from that scale. The tonic chord, built from the first, third, and fifth scale degrees, is considered the most stable and important chord in the system. The use of other chords, and the relationships between them, creates a sense of movement and progression.

Baroque Music Concert

Tonal music originated in the Baroque period (17th and 18th centuries) and has been a dominant system in Western music ever since. It is not clear who invented tonal music, as it likely developed over time through the contributions of many different composers and musicians.  It is not accurate to say that tonal music was "invented" by any one person. Rather, it evolved over time as a result of various cultural and musical influences. The development of tonal music was closely tied to the evolution of Western art music, which has its roots in the music of the Renaissance and the Baroque periods.

Sonata Form

One example of the structure of tonal music is the sonata form, which was commonly used in classical music. The sonata form consists of three main sections: the exposition, the development, and the recapitulation. In the exposition, the main themes of the piece are presented. In the development, these themes are modified and developed. In the recapitulation, the themes are restated in the tonic key. 

Other examples of western tonal music structure include:

• The 16 to 32-bar dance form, a common structure for traditional Celtic dances, which usually consists of an A section, repeated (8-16 bars), and a B section, repeated (8-16 bars).  There are variations that include a C section, repeated (8-16 bars) and even a D section, although that is very rare.   Examples of traditional Celtic dances are jigs, reels, hornpipes and airs. 
• The 32-bar song form, a common structure for popular songs and show tunes, which consists of an introduction, two verse sections, a bridge, and a chorus.
• The 12-bar blues, a popular form in blues and jazz music, which consists of three four-bar phrases, with a specific chord progression.
• Choral music, opera, and symphonies.

These are just a few examples, and there are many other structures and forms used in tonal music.

What is Western Tonal Music? when did it begin? who invented it? Why was it invented? What are some examples?

What is western tonal music?  when did it begin?  who invented it?  Why was it invented.  Give some examples of western tonal music structure

Beneventan Music Manuscript

Western tonal music is a system of music that is based on the hierarchy of keys and the relationships between them. It is characterized by the use of a tonic (home) chord and a dominant (five) chord, which creates a sense of tension and resolution.  Western tonal music is a system of music in which a central pitch, called the "tonic," serves as a point of rest and the basis for creating melodies and harmonies. This system emerged in Western art music around the 16th and 17th centuries and is characterized by the use of a major or minor scale, and a system of chords built from that scale. The tonic chord, built from the first, third, and fifth scale degrees, is considered the most stable and important chord in the system. The use of other chords, and the relationships between them, creates a sense of movement and progression.

Baroque Music Concert

Tonal music originated in the Baroque period (17th and 18th centuries) and has been a dominant system in Western music ever since. It is not clear who invented tonal music, as it likely developed over time through the contributions of many different composers and musicians.  It is not accurate to say that tonal music was "invented" by any one person. Rather, it evolved over time as a result of various cultural and musical influences. The development of tonal music was closely tied to the evolution of Western art music, which has its roots in the music of the Renaissance and the Baroque periods.

Sonata Form

One example of the structure of tonal music is the sonata form, which was commonly used in classical music. The sonata form consists of three main sections: the exposition, the development, and the recapitulation. In the exposition, the main themes of the piece are presented. In the development, these themes are modified and developed. In the recapitulation, the themes are restated in the tonic key. 

Other examples of western tonal music structure include:

• The 16 to 32-bar dance form, a common structure for traditional Celtic dances, which usually consists of an A section, repeated (8-16 bars), and a B section, repeated (8-16 bars).  There are variations that include a C section, repeated (8-16 bars) and even a D section, although that is very rare.   Examples of traditional Celtic dances are jigs, reels, hornpipes and airs. 
• The 32-bar song form, a common structure for popular songs and show tunes, which consists of an introduction, two verse sections, a bridge, and a chorus.
• The 12-bar blues, a popular form in blues and jazz music, which consists of three four-bar phrases, with a specific chord progression.
• Choral music, opera, and symphonies.

These are just a few examples, and there are many other structures and forms used in tonal music.