Unit 3: Ancient and Medieval Music Answers

Erika’s teacher assigned her a project where she must perform a song using only instruments like those that existed during prehistoric times. Based on these guidelines, what should Erika use to MOST accurately represent this time period of music?

Terrance is considering becoming someone who specializes in archaeomusicology. Based on this consideration, what is MOST likely one of his interests?

Ancient Egyptian music was only created by males because women were not allowed to participate in the arts.

Nathanial’s school is considering cutting music from their curriculum. He wants to make the argument that music has been considered important to the education of young people for centuries. How would he BEST make this argument?

Though the earliest music may have been created by voices, it is likely that prehistoric people also created rhythms or beats by hitting things together.

Music played a large role in ancient Mesopotamia. How is this BEST demonstrated?

Devon keeps hearing his music teacher talk about neumes. What is his class MOST likely studying?