The World's Earliest Music Traced to Its Beginnings in Ancient Lands by Collected Evidence of Relics, Records, History, and Musical Instruments from Greece, Etruria, Egypt, China, Through Asyria and Babylonia, to the Primitive Home, the Land of Akkad and Sumer

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Delve into the rich tapestry of human expression with "The World's Earliest Music" by Hermann Smith. This groundbreaking exploration reveals how music emerged from ancient civilizations, tracing its roots through the relics and records of Greece, Etruria, Egypt, and beyond. Discover the significance of musical instruments and their evolution, as well as the profound cultural exchanges that shaped early melodies. Smith meticulously documents evidence from Asyria and Babylonia to the primitive home in Akkad and Sumer, offering invaluable insights into the foundations of music. Ideal for historians and students alike, this work invites readers to appreciate the unbroken lineage of musical heritage that continues to resonate today.