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Are you ready to uncover the essence of the modern era in music<\/strong>? From groundbreaking genres to technological advancements that have revolutionized how we create and consume music, we’ll explore how artists have ingeniously pushed boundaries, embraced diversity, and crafted unique sounds that resonate with the pulse of our ever-evolving society. Get ready to discover the sonic wonders of the modern era that have us tapping our feet and singing along in awe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the modern era in music?<\/strong>\u00a0It’s the period that kicked off in the 1900s and, like a fat drum fill, is still echoing loud and clear. The modern age set a new tempo, reshaping music with its unprecedented global events and technological leaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did the 20th century and beyond influence music?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dude, if you were to spin some tracks from 1900 and compare that to your latest Spotify playlist, it\u2019d sound about as similar as a kazoo and a Marshall stack. So, what happened?\u00a0The modern era in music bestowed on us a sonic reality that\u2019s as much a part of our daily life as our morning coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What changes occurred in the modern era?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like a seasoned drummer dropping a beat, history played out its rhythm<\/strong>, and music danced along. The Great Depression, both World Wars, tech advances that\u2019d make a synth jock blush, and the feeling that we are all more connected; these global events turned the amp up to 11 on how music evolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The Great Depression:<\/strong> Honestly, nothing gets the creative juices flowing like a bit of hardship. Some folks had nothin’ but their voices and makeshift instruments. Yet, they made music that still slaps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. World Wars:<\/strong> Looking for stories and emotions in songs? Man, just listen to some wartime tunes. The war years redefined the meaning of cathartic songwriting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Technological Advancements:<\/strong> From boomboxes in the \u201980s to streaming services today, tech reshaped how we create and consume music. It’d be like trying to record an album without a DAW.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Globalism:<\/strong> With an increasingly connected world, music started to vibe on a global scale. Musical ideas were as easy to share as dropping a SoundCloud link.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What innovations were brought in music in the modern era?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    E-beats, baby! Electronic music went off! Picture a bunch of composers in basements getting crazy with electronic sounds. Imagine some airy synth chords mixed with a gritty bassline. Yeah, that\u2019s the stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You started seeing a pushback against equal temperament (think of tuning in music) from the Baroque period. Instead, they began exploring other systems, often harking back to the past or nodding to non-Western music styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In this golden era of experimentation, composers cranked their creativity knobs, pushing boundaries like some fearless guitarists pushing the overdrive pedal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Who were the prominent composers of the modern era?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Now, let\u2019s move from backdrop to frontstage, spotlighting the big names that surfed this wave of change, cranking out some epic material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The modern era in music is typically divided into two major periods: the early modernist period around the turn of the 20th century and the late modern or contemporary period, which broadly encompasses the late 20th and early 21st centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Prominent modernist composers, who transformed musical language around the turn of the 20th century<\/strong>, include Arnold Schoenberg, known for his rejection of tonality in chromatic post-tonal and twelve-tone works, and Igor Stravinsky, who made significant shifts away from metrical rhythm. Other important modernist composers from various countries include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n