The word "music" comes from the Greek word mousike
They used music for festivals, and plays
Music contests were part of the Olympics
They used the the aulos (double flute) and the kithara (Greek lyre)
Aulos
Kithera
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The word "music" comes from the Greek word mousike |
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They used music for festivals, and plays |
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Music contests were part of the Olympics |
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They used the the aulos (double flute) and the kithara (Greek lyre)
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Aulos |
Kithera |
| For more information on ancient instruments go to: library.thinkquest.org | |