Full Description
From the very beginning, music has helped us create our world - everything from language, to technology, to philosophy and religion. The Art of Ancient Music discusses the important role music has played in shaping human development. While emphasizing shared human themes, the text has a special focus on the rise of Western music in the ancient Near East, the Bible, and the Classical worlds. A final chapter provides a discussion of the way music helped bridge the gap between the ancient world and the Middle Ages, especially in the guise of Church music.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Voice: History's First Musical Instrument
Chapter 2: Early Musical Instruments
Chapter 3: The Bow of Music
Chapter 4: Music and Storytelling
Chapter 5: Festivals and Parties
Chapter 6: Church Music as an Heir of Ancient Music
Epilogue: The Art of Ancient Music
A Select Bibliography
