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Music in Ancient Egypt

Music in Ancient Egypt. by R.J. Faltinsky. Basic Facts. Hathor Predynastic period Old Kingdom harps, flutes, Used teeth Animal skin drum Used hands. The Role Music Played in Ancient Egypt. Played in temples – honor the gods

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Music in Ancient Egypt

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  1. Music in Ancient Egypt by R.J. Faltinsky

  2. Basic Facts Hathor Predynastic period Old Kingdom harps, flutes, Used teeth Animal skin drum Used hands

  3. The Role Music Played in Ancient Egypt Played in temples – honor the gods Songs were sung and music played in workshop and in the fields. Special occasions: weddings, funerals. Wealthy children learned instruments for enjoyment.

  4. Example of music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dynQYJfaEqc

  5. Lyre: The Oud: The Kithara: Sistrum: Here are some instruments Lyre: A plucked string instrument similar to a harp but smaller. The Oud- A pear shaped stringed instrument . The Kithara-A seven stringed Lyre, played by professional musicians. Sistrum-An important instrument in Egypt used in dances and religious ceremonies

  6. Timeline of Instruments

  7. Thanks for Watching

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