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What was the primary source of information about ancient music?
What was the primary source of information about ancient music?
- Historical texts
- Ethnomusicology and archaeological evidence (correct)
- Musical scores
- Oral traditions passed down through generations
What was unique about the Mesopotamian culture's treatment of musicians?
What was unique about the Mesopotamian culture's treatment of musicians?
- They banned (zakázali) music entirely.
- The musicians were slaves.
- They would never attack musicians when they were invading a culture. (correct)
- Musicians had to pay huge taxes.
Which civilization created the first system of musical notation?
Which civilization created the first system of musical notation?
- Mesopotamia
- Greece
- Egypt (correct)
- Rome
What was the primary role of music in ancient Greek culture?
What was the primary role of music in ancient Greek culture?
Which statement about music in ancient Rome is true?
Which statement about music in ancient Rome is true?
How did ancient music develop?
How did ancient music develop?
What were some common instruments used in ancient Mesopotamia?
What were some common instruments used in ancient Mesopotamia?
Which culture respected musicians very much and would never attack them during invasions?
Which culture respected musicians very much and would never attack them during invasions?
What was the role of music in ancient Greek education?
What was the role of music in ancient Greek education?
What is the first song in the world called?
What is the first song in the world called?
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Study Notes
Ancient Music Development
- Music development originated from speech, imitating animal sounds, and interjections (citoslovce).
Mesopotamia
- Mesopotamia was a powerful culture that respected musicians, sparing them during cultural invasions.
- Instruments used: lyre, harp, flutes.
Egypt
- Cheironomy was the first notation system developed in Egypt.
Greece
- Music became an essential part of education.
- Music was primarily used in theatre, particularly in tragedies.
- The oldest known song is the SONG OF SEIKILOS.
Rome
- Roman culture and music were heavily influenced by the Greeks.
- Music was used in various settings: parties, dances, work, army, and amphitheatres.
- Musicians were either slaves or imported from Greece.
- Instruments used: kithara, water organ.
Study of Ancient Music
- Since there is no direct evidence of music from this era (e.g., music sheets), information is gathered from:
- Ethnomusicology (study of music of ancient nations)
- Cave paintings
- Found objects/instruments
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