VOICED : La musica del Neolitico

VOICED : La musica del Neolitico

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History, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the discovery and recognition of Neolithic rocks as musical instruments, known as litophones. These rocks, found across Africa, were crafted by ancient humans to produce sound and vibration. Eric Gontier's theory that these rocks are instruments has been accepted, and they are now recognized as such by museums. The rocks have been used in a modern performance by the National Radio Orchestra, marking a world first. After the concerts, the litophones will be preserved as musical instruments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sound do the Neolithic stones resemble?

A drum

A xylophone

A flute

A trumpet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were these Neolithic stones primarily found?

Asia

Europe

Africa

South America

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who proposed the theory that these stones are musical instruments?

Amara.org

Eric Gontier

Philippe Fénelon

National Radio Orchestra

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were these stones previously documented as in museums?

Tools like hammers and axes

Decorative items

Musical instruments

Religious artifacts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who composed a piece using the lithophonic ensemble?

Philippe Fénelon

Eric Gontier

Amara.org

National Radio Orchestra