- Bone flutes and rattles
- Animal calls and sounds of nature
- Simple melodies and rhythms
Ancient Greek music:
- Lyre and kithara
- Hymns and poems set to music
- Music for theater and festivals
Medieval music:
- Gregorian chant
- Polyphony
- Troubadours and minstrels
Renaissance music:
- Madrigals
- Lute and viol
- Secular and religious music
Baroque music:
- Opera
- Oratorio
- Instrumental music
Classical music:
- Symphony
- Sonata
- Concerto
Romantic music:
- Piano
- Violin
- Dramatic and emotional music
20th century music:
- Jazz
- Blues
- Rock and roll
- Pop
- Electronic music
21st century music:
- Hip hop
- R&B
- Country
- Electronic dance music
- Indie rock