The beginning of the Renaissance in music is not as clearly marked as the beginning of the Renaissance in the other arts, and, unlike the other arts, it began not in Italy but in Northern Europe
Ancient music
“Ancient music” is the name given to music that follows the music of the prehistoric era. “The oldest known song” was written in cuneiform 3400 years ago from Ugarit in Syria.
Baroque Music
Baroque music emerged at the end of the Renaissance and preceded the music of the Classical period.