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Polyphonic compositions started in about the Baroque period, with Bach and Handel.

Monophonic compositions-Medieval, one simple melody.

Homophonic compositions-Reneissance, one melody accompanied by chords.

Polyphonic compositions-Baroque, many melodies at the same time, SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) compositions start.

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