PPT-ANCIENT MUSIC

A few prehistoric points Early music is thought to mimic naturally occurring sounds and rhythms Development of motherese a type of communication between mothers and infants These gestures and sounds are similar across many cultures. Egypt. The people of ancient Egypt did not have scientific explanations for natural phenomena. . They believed sunshine . and . the great Nile River . were . gifts from their . many . gods. The beliefs . Dynasties, Philosophers . and Ancient Life. Geography. Huang He (Yellow River). Named for the rich yellow soil it carries . Runs from Mongolia to the Pacific Ocean. Chang Jiang (Yangtze River). . Runs east across Central China to the Yellow Sea. In ancient Egyptian times, gods were extremely important. in making the country run properly so the Egyptians . w. orshipped gods for just about everything- flooding, health, love, having babies, the sun, the sky and so on.. . A Glimpse Into Religion. Explore the myths and legends that the Ancient Egyptians valued to find their place in the universe. Find out why the Egyptians’ used mummification rituals and why the cat was placed high on the list of sacred animals. Discover what made up the human “soul”.. By Ashley Hales and Samantha Pass. Samuel . Taylor Coleridge: October 21, 1772 -July 25, . 1834. He studied at Jesus College where he met lifelong friend Robert . Southley. , who influenced a lot of his work. . Gregorian Chant. Ancient and Preliterate Music. Archeological Evidence. Biblical Descriptions. Ancient Greece. Ancient Greece. Pitch-specific notation. Letters and symbols. Philosophical writings. Plato, . 6. th. Grade. Government. The government that we have in the United States was influenced by the democratic government that was formed in . Athens. around 500 B.C. . The . Greeks invented the idea of citizenship. They are the forefathers of many modern democracies.. Ancient Rome. Hayley Kennedy. What role did music play in their life?. Who were the famous Roman poets?. What contributions did the Romans make to language development?. How did the Romans express themselves visually?. The Goal.  . To learn about the deep ancestral origins of music.  . To observe a few major inflection points in the history of music.  . To recognize the deep humanity of all types of music. AND. BY TAMARA. Ancient Egyptian Food. Vegetables . that were grown included; Radishes, coriander, cabbages, endive, watermelons, cucumbers, cabbage, beans and melons were very common and widely grown. Music was important to ancient cultures too!. The history of music dates as far back as humankind.. In ancient times, music would not have been played for pleasure. There was always a purpose for music.. Today, we know that magical dragons exist only in imagination and myth. They are . mythical. creatures. . But in ancient China, the people firmly believed that dragons were real and powerful. The dragon was the sign of the emperors. . 1 “The Kugo” February 15, 2007 Remarks by Barbara Ruch Tonight’s program is an example of how miracles can indeed occur when there is a collaboration between science and art. Through the scient Music, singing and dancing played an important role in ancient Egyptian life. Music was played everywhere. As well as during dances, festivals and religious ceremonies, it was played at work, in battles and even in the tombs..