The Oldest Music on Earth

The video discusses the discovery of an ancient flute in southwestern Germany, dating back 35,000 years, making it one of the oldest musical instruments found. The flute was discovered in the Swabian Alb region, known for its archaeological sites. Made from a griffon vulture's bone, the flute features five finger holes and a V-notch mouthpiece. Efforts to recreate the flute revealed it could play a pentatonic scale, indicating advanced musical knowledge. The video also explores the debate on the oldest music, noting that animals produced songs long before humans. The video concludes by reflecting on the long history of music in human culture.

What made the flute discovered in southwestern Germany unusual?

• Its size

• Its intricate design

• Its material

• Its age

What is the diameter of the ancient flute found in the Hohle Fels cave?

• 0.8 centimeters

• 1.8 centimeters

• 3.8 centimeters

• 2.8 centimeters

Which bird's bone was used to make the ancient flute?

• Eagle

• Owl

• Griffon vulture

• Sparrow

What scale could the recreated flute play?

• Chromatic scale

• Diatonic scale

• Pentatonic scale

• Major scale

What does the discovery of the flute suggest about early humans?

• They had considerable musical knowledge

• They were novices in music

• They did not communicate musically

• They only used perishable instruments