Music in Ancient Egypt
Apr 29, 2021
Through the paintings, reliefs and offerings found in the tombs, as well as by
studying the instruments found, a certain evolution of music can be followed.
At first they only had percussion instruments, so it is clear that the music was
rhythmic. From the preserved images we know that it was used to invoke the
favor of the gods on the harvest.
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The Music in ancient Egypt was used in various activities, but its main
development was in the temples, which was used during the rites dedicated to
different gods and was used as a therapeutic remedy, as indicated by some papyri:
in fact, the sign hieroglyph for music is the same as for well-being and for joy.
As in other civilizations, it was also considered a means of communication with
the deceased, and the musicians reached such a status that some are buried in the
royal necropolises.
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