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Aulos- double pipes, each with a double reed on one end. 1 hole beneath for thumb, 5 holes above for other fingers. One hole always left open. 6 unique notes could come from each pipe.
Different notes could be played on each pipe, or a melody one one side, and a steady note on the other.
— Dec 06, 2025 06:52AM
Different notes could be played on each pipe, or a melody one one side, and a steady note on the other.
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'If they are gods, do not mourn them; if they are mortals, do not sacrifice to them.'
~Xenophanes of Colophon
— Dec 11, 2025 06:53AM
~Xenophanes of Colophon
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Sistrum- rattle- emblem of Egyptian Isis goddess
Gong-
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Gong-
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Cymbala- small, thick, higher pitched version of our cymbals.
— Dec 06, 2025 07:06AM
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Tympanon- hand drum made by stretching skin over a round frame.
— Dec 06, 2025 07:05AM
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Salpinx- Trumpet- Thin metal tube meter lng, ball-like bell in Greek era, flared bell in Roman. No keys. All notes, full octaves, fifths, high thirds, we're made by changing stiffness and shape of lips, and the speed of the air.
— Dec 06, 2025 07:01AM
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Lyre- Wooden frame inserted into tortoise shell, which resonated the sound. 7 strings average.
Pluck strings or dampen sound with left hand, strum with plectrum in right hand.
Pluck strings or dampen sound with left hand, strum with plectrum in right hand.
— Dec 06, 2025 06:59AM
Pluck strings or dampen sound with left hand, strum with plectrum in right hand.
Pluck strings or dampen sound with left hand, strum with plectrum in right hand.
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Kithara- an emblem of God Apollo- harp- made of single wood piece, seven strings usually, stretched over hollowed soundboard.
Pluck strings or dampen sound with left hand, strum with plectrum in right hand.
— Dec 06, 2025 06:57AM
Pluck strings or dampen sound with left hand, strum with plectrum in right hand.
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Transverse flute- drill mouth and fingering holes into hollow reed. Both hands could cover holes on single pipe. Flute had 10 note range.
— Dec 06, 2025 06:55AM
