The Art of Ancient Music
Abstract
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.
Schlagworte
ancient history ancient music ancient musical instruments western music fine arts music and history music and literature music and religion music history musical traditions history of music history of theater- i–xxii Preface i–xxii
- 141–144 Epilogue 141–144
- 145–162 A Select Bibliography 145–162
- 163–170 Index 163–170
- 171–172 About the Author 171–172