Italy has always held a fundamental place in the development of music as a whole. From Baroque and Classical to Romantic, Italian composers have contributed to shaping the musical landscape. One such example is the creation of opera, which took place in Italy at the end of the 16th century. Composers Giuseppe Verdi and Gioachino Rossini are two of the greatest Italian operatic composers in the history of music.
Beyond Classical music, Italian music has plenty of other significant contributions. For example, Italian folk songs. Italy is made up of twenty regions and many of them have their own types of folk music. In southern Italy, the tarantella is a traditional folk dance and musical form that is upbeat, quick, usually in 6/8 and includes tambourines. Bella Ciao is an example of an Italian folk song that has become an anthem of resistance for militants and protests all over the world.
In more recent years, there has been an influx of talented composers in different realms of music such as film music. Ennio Morricone was a prolific film composer in the 20th century, writing scores for more than 400 films and TV shows. Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi is renowned for his minimalist music that incorporates elements from classical, pop, rock and more. He has also written many film scores.
Tomplay offers a great selection of Italian sheet music by Italian composers and artists for various instruments and levels.
