traditional European music from medieval, Renaissance or baroque period, especially when it is performed by the instruments of the same period

the music of the European Middle Ages, spanning roughly from the 6th century to the 15th century, characterized by its religious and courtly nature and often performed without harmony

a period of European music in the 17th and 18th centuries during which distinguished composers such as Vivaldi, Bach, etc. created their compositions

an instrumental ensemble intended to be performed in a small room or auditorium in which one performer plays in each part, especially the string quartet of the 18th century

a style of classical music from the mid-18th century characterized by its simplicity, elegance, and emphasis on melody