Ancient Greece and Rome_The Western Music

Ancient Greece and Rome_The Western Music

1. BEGINNING OF WESTERN MUSIC

2. MUSIC of ANCIENT GREECE and ROME

3. NOTE The beginning of Western music can be traced back to the ancient Greece and Rome . Music in ancient Greece and Rome had functions similar to the culture of other ancient civilizations and the present civilizations . It was used in religious and secular activities such as worships, weddings, funerals, festivals, theatrical performances, athletic games, etc.

4. ANCIENT GREECE

5. Music of Ancient Greece Records of their music were found in their literary, philosophical, and scientific writings . Visual images of music being played and musicians at the time were found on potteries and relief sculptures . The musical theories, concepts, and practices of the Western culture were deeply rooted from the Greeks.

6. Ancient Greek Thought and Writings on Music musical theories, concepts, and practices of the Western culture were deeply rooted from the Greeks the use of musical scale built from tetrachords and modes and musical terms such as harmony, rhythm, lyric, and hymn are all of Greek origin

7. Ancient Greek Thought and Writings on Music the mathematical ratios of the bas musical intervals such as octave, fifth, and fourth were found on theories of Pythagoras The word music came from the Greek word mousik ē which refers not only the fusion of song, dance and poetry of the muses in the Greek mythology

8. “ Seikilos Epitaph” Song of Seikilos As long as you live, shine Let nothing grieve you beyond measure. For your life is short, and time will claim its toll.

9. “ Seikilos Epitaph” Song of Seikilos the oldest preserved complete musical composition in the world song lyrics and musical notation dated between 200 BCE and 10CE found engraved on a tombstone near Aydin, Turkey in 1883 The song is in Greek and is thought to have been written by Seikilos to his wife Euterpe.

10. Music of Ancient Greece The use of musical scale built from tetrachords and modes; and musical terms such harmony, rhythm, lyric, and hymn are all Greek origins. The word “music” comes from the Greek word, “ mousike , ” which refers not only to music but to the fusion of song, dance, and poetry. The “doctrine of ethos” claims that music can influence the character and behavior of a person, and it has been continuosly echoed upto present Western culture.

11. NOTE Hymn – is a religious song or poem in praise or honor of God or gods . Tetrachord – set of four notes Mode – is the sequence of tones like scales, each having a unique pattern Scale – series of notes arranged from lowest to highest to denote the pitches of a mode or a key Meter – the groupings of pulses or beats into regular, recurring patterns

12. Ancient Greek Musical Instruments AULOS It was used to accompany the singing of poems in festivals and performance of tragedies in theaters. It is used to worship Dionysus , the god of fertility and wine

13. Ancient Greek Musical Instruments 2. LYRE and KITHARA Are stringed musical instruments resembling a harp . It was linked to the cult of Appolo , the god of light, learning, and the arts . It was used to accompany rituals, dancing, singing, and recitation of poetry

14. Ancient Greek Musical Instruments 3. TOUBELEKI It was a traditional pot-like drum instrument usually made of clay or metal, and covered with animal skin. It was often used as an accompaniment to traditional Greek folk songs.

15. Ancient Greek Musical Instruments 4 . BUOZOUKI A string instrument that has a flat front decorated with pearls . The instrument is played using a plectrum and it produces a sharp metallic sound.

16. Characteristics of the Music of Ancient Greece The music of ancient Greece was mainly monophonic , a style of musical composition consisting of single voice or melodic line without harmonic accompaniment.

17. ANCIENT ROME

18. Music of Ancient Rome The music established by the Greeks continued to exist in ancient Rome . The Romans embraced the music of Greeks but made some modifications according to their preferences and social needs . Music was heard during religious rituals such as funerals and used at sacrifices to ward of evil influences . Music in the Roman Empire also flourished in theatrical performances, athletic games, and other secular activities.

19. Ancient Roman Musical Instruments TIBIA - The Roman counterpart of the Greek aulos , was used for religious ceremonies, military parades, and the staging of tragedies and comedies.

20. Ancient Roman Musical Instruments 2. TUBA - A long straight trumpet with detachable funnel-shaped mouthpiece, were also used for religious ceremonies and military signals.

21. Ancient Roman Musical Instruments 3. CORNU and BUCCINA A prominent instruments of the ancient Roman . A large G-shaped circular horn and were used as accompaniments for public events and entertainments.

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