Explore Ancient Egyptian Music Through Art and Instruments
Uncover the fascinating world of Ancient Egyptian music by delving into wall paintings, artifacts, and hieroglyphics that offer glimpses into the musical instruments played and activities conducted. Discover the myths and truths surrounding the origins of music in Ancient Egypt, and draw parallels between their instruments and modern ones. Step into the past and imagine the lively sounds and rhythms that once filled the air of this ancient civilization.
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Music Komi Ben Narkos. Wait 3 seconds Move slides by clicking
2.True or false. The Ancient Egyptians thought music was an invention
The Ancient Egyptians thought that the god Thoth invented music. This music is called Domminy by Eman Elbahr Darwish.
Be a time detective - Discover the musical instruments that the Ancient Egyptians played
We can make inferences about Egyptian music by looking at wall paintings. What do you think the lady on the right is doing?
What do you notice about these instruments?
What do you think these Ancient Egyptians are doing ? One girl is playing a flute like instrument and the others are clapping!
Imagine them dancing! An Egyptian hieroglyphic meaning - to dance
4 What similarities can we find between our instruments and their instruments
Found in King Tuts tomb Do we have any instruments like
4 How many Egyptian instruments can you name?
Look at the Ancient Egyptian instruments shown on the next page- Try to memorise them. There are 7 altogether.
Then Now Now Then strings Percussion harp Castanets sistrums harp bells Bells guitar Lute drum drums
Then wind instruments trumpet Now Flute
harp lute sistrums bells trumpet flute drums How many can you remember? You have 10 seconds?
You are on your way to becoming an Egyptologist!
