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What is the contentious aspect regarding the origins of music?
What is the contentious aspect regarding the origins of music?
- The role of written music in literate civilizations
- The exact date of the first musical instrument
- Whether music arose before, after or simultaneously with language (correct)
- The influence of mythological beliefs on musical invention
What evidence firmly dates the music of prehistoric cultures to around 40,000 BP?
What evidence firmly dates the music of prehistoric cultures to around 40,000 BP?
- Percussion instruments
- Bone flutes (correct)
- Rock paintings depicting musical scenes
- Prehistoric writings
What is the main limitation in understanding prehistoric music?
What is the main limitation in understanding prehistoric music?
- Inaccessibility to ancient musical artifacts
- Absence of written records
- Lack of substantial evidence (correct)
- Destruction of prehistoric musical sites
In which period is it unclear whether the actual origins of music lie?
In which period is it unclear whether the actual origins of music lie?
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Which civilizations had written music present in their societies?
Which civilizations had written music present in their societies?
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