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WorksheetsMusic in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following was NOT an activity that music was tied to in Ancient Egypt?
Theater
Religion
Military
Celebrations for the Pharaoh
Which of the following modern instruments can be traced back to Ancient Egypt?
Clarinet
Trumpet
Harmonica
Tuba
Melos is the Greek word for _____.
musician
musical instrument
song
musician's guild
Which ancient society held music competitions?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Music was a staple element of the symposium in which civilization?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
In which ancient civilization did children sing songs at people’s doors to receive small change and sweets?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
The hydraulis is the ancient predecessor to the modern ______.
tuba
bagpipe
guitar
organ
Which ancient civilization had some form of music notation that is not at all similar to modern music notation?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
True or false? Plato banned certain music and instruments because he considered them morally dangerous.
True
False
The aulos is the predecessor of the modern _______.
flute
guitar
tambourine
bagpipe
What ancient culture valued music enough to include it in education?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
True or False? Musicians had a place in every social level in Ancient Egypt.
True
False
Which of these instruments is not traced back to Ancient Egypt?
Sistrum
Drums
Piano
Cymbals
Which one of these events is NOT one that included music in Ancient Greece?
Athletics
Theater
Religious worship
Horse racing
Ancient Greek music did NOT emphasize _______.
a cappella singing
lyrics
string instruments
moral effect on the listener
