GREEK MUSIC

Musical Orgins

• Music was viewed as a gift from the gods
• Many different instruments were used.
• The oldest surviving instrument is the bone alui.

IMPORTANCE OF ANCIENT GREEK MUSIC

• Music was essential to the pattern and texture of Greek life.
• Most Greek men trained to play an instrument competently.
• The Greek People Considered music a way to honor the Gods.

Instruments Used

• Double Pipes
• Lyra
• Pipe with seven reeds.
• Syrinx
• Water Organ

Music and Religion

• Certain religious practices were usually performed with music
• Greek music mainly consists of melodies and rhythms.
• Unfortunately we do not have any records because they had no way to record it.

History

• There are no records of their music
• However many instruments have been found.
• Their are songs that were made that are thought to sound like theirs.

ANCIENT GREEK MUSIC

• ANCIENT GREEK MUSIC IS WRITTEN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS
• WHEN A LOVE ONES DIES.
• A SONG IS MADE IN THERE HONOR.
• THEIR IS MUSIC IN FOR MANY DIFFERENT OCCATIONS-
• SUCH AS WEDDINGS, CEREMONIES AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS.

Bibliography

• Carr, Karen. "Ancient Greek Music." - Ancient Greece for Kids! - Ancient Greece for Kids!, n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2013. .
• Lahanas, Micheal. "Ancient Greek Music." And Musical Instruments (1/2). Greek Music, n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2013. .
• Hagel, Stephan. "Ancient Greek Music." Ancient Greek Music. Greek Music, n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2013. .