Ancient music

What ancient civilization is credited with the creation of the earliest known musical instruments?

• Egyptians
• Sumerians
• Greeks
• Romans

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Which ancient culture was known for its use of the lyre as a popular instrument?

• Mesopotamian
• Egyptian
• Greek
• Chinese

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What was the primary purpose of music in ancient Greek society?

• Entertainment
• Religious ceremonies
• Military marches
• All of the above

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Which of these musical elements was emphasized in ancient Egyptian music?

• Rhythm
• Melody
• Harmony
• Dynamics

In ancient civilizations, which instrument was commonly used to accompany singers?

• Drum
• Flute
• Harp
• Lyre

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What is the oldest known musical composition to have survived in its entirety?

• The Seikilos Epitaph
• The Hurrian Hymn No. 6
• Beowulf
• The Song of Seikilos

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How did ancient Mesopotamians notate their music?

• Through oral tradition
• With cuneiform on clay tablets
• Using musical notation as we know it
• They did not notate music

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Which ancient civilization used music as part of their education system?

• Roman
• Greek
• Egyptian
• Chinese

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What type of music was central to religious ceremonies in ancient India?

• Vedic chants
• Instrumental music
• Dance music
• Folk songs

How did ancient Greeks view the relationship between music and mathematics?

• Unrelated
• Integral
• Occasionally overlapping
• Conflicting