Meaning
Was music important in Mesopotamia?
Yes
What does the picture on the timeline slide explain about the timeline?
How musicians and instruments started to appear in depictions
What are two Mesopotamian instruments?
Harp, Lyre, Drum, Woodwind instruments
What importance did Mesopotamian music have?
It was a major part of people's social life
What happened in 5th BCE according to the slideshow?
The bone wind instrument was discovered.
Who were harps often played by?
Women
Who performed with music in Mesopotamia? Name 2.
Dancers, jugglers, and acrobats
What occurred in the 4th BCE according to the slideshow?
Depictions of musical instruments and musicians started to appear.
How many strings does the Lyre have?
11 strings
What does the word "Music" in Akkadian mean?
Joy
What occurred during 1894 BCE and 1595 BCE?
Music began to be performed.
Name two types of drum used in Mesopotamia.
Shallow Drum, Horizontal circle drum, Large-footed drum, Vertical drum
Name 2 events where music would be performed.
funerals, royalty events, sports
Where was Music often performed according to the timeline?
Ceremonies
Name three woodwind instruments used in Mesopotamia.
Flutes, Oboes, Horns, Pan-pipes