Music in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece

Which of the following was NOT an activity that music was tied to in Ancient Egypt?

• Theater

• Religion

• Military

• Celebrations for the Pharaoh

Which of the following modern instruments can be traced back to Ancient Egypt?

• Clarinet

• Trumpet

• Harmonica

• Tuba

Melos is the Greek word for _____.

• musician

• musical instrument

• song

• musician's guild

Which ancient society held music competitions?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

Music was a staple element of the symposium in which civilization?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

In which ancient civilization did children sing songs at people’s doors to receive small change and sweets?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

The hydraulis is the ancient predecessor to the modern ______.

• tuba

• bagpipe

• guitar

• organ

Which ancient civilization had some form of music notation that is not at all similar to modern music notation?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

True or false? Plato banned certain music and instruments because he considered them morally dangerous.

• True

• False

The aulos is the predecessor of the modern _______.

• flute

• guitar

• tambourine

• bagpipe