CLEAN : Stone Age instruments played for first tim

Over 8000 years ago, Neolithic people sculpted specific rocks into cylindrical shapes to create sound and resonance, forming a lithophonic instrumental ensemble. This ensemble, recorded piece by piece, allowed Philippe Fennelon to compose a unique musical piece, marking a world premiere using original Neolithic lithophones.

What was the primary purpose of sculpting rocks into cylindrical shapes by the Neolithic people?

• To produce sound and resonance

• To build shelters

• To create tools for hunting

• To make jewelry

What is a lithophonic carillon?

• A type of ancient weapon

• A musical instrument ensemble

• A Neolithic cooking tool

• A method of rock painting

How was the lithophonic carillon recorded?

• As a single continuous piece

• Using modern digital technology

• Piece by piece

• Through oral tradition

Who composed a written piece using the Neolithic lithophones?

• Philippe Fennelon

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johann Sebastian Bach

What is significant about Philippe Fennelon's composition?

• It was the first to use digital instruments

• It was a world first using original Neolithic lithophones

• It was the longest musical piece ever composed

• It was composed in a single day