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     • Music, a universal language that transcends borders and cultures, has been an integral part of human life since the dawn of civilization. It has the power to evoke emotions, tell stories, and bring people together like no other form of expression.
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   Was music a key ingredient in human life?

   • The Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman worlds are often seen as the beginning of “Western civilisation” and it is clear that music was a key ingredient in the lives of the people inhabiting those worlds. Humans construct their civilisations, one way or another. And it appears their worlds have long been musical ones.

   The origins of music: Evidence, theory, and prospects

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   Does cultural evolution explain all aspects of music?

   • While cultural evolution will never explain all aspects of music, it offers a useful theoretical framework for understanding diversity and change in the world’s music. The concept of evolution played a central role during the formation of academic musicology in the late nineteenth century (Adler, 1885 / 1981; Rehding, 2000).

   Cultural evolution of music | Humanities and Social Sciences ... - Nature

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   Are human civilizations musical?

   • Humans construct their civilisations, one way or another. And it appears their worlds have long been musical ones. In this article I have provided a partially speculative account of music’s ancient origins – an account in narrative form comprising first-order facts, plausible interpretations, and some guesswork.

   The origins of music: Evidence, theory, and prospects

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   How old is music?

   • And music is ancient. The oldest known musical instruments appear in the archaeological record from 40,000 years ago (40 Kya) and from these we can infer even earlier musical artefacts/activities, as yet unrepresented in the archaeological record.

   The origins of music: Evidence, theory, and prospects

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   Did ancient Egyptians have a musical life?

   • (DeWoskin, 1998, p. 106) The Ancient Egyptians (from 3,100 BCE until around 300 BCE), 23 had a much more archaeologically visible musical life and currently much more is known about Ancient Egyptian music than that of any earlier human group or society (see, e.g., Manniche, 1991; von Lieven, 2004).

   The origins of music: Evidence, theory, and prospects

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   How does music affect people?

   • Its influence extends across emotions, behavior, and thought processes, affecting individuals and communities alike. Whether it is through the rhythms that move us, the lyrics that resonate, or the melodies that evoke memories, music remains one of the most powerful cultural forces.

   Music and Culture: History and Impact of Music on Society

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3. bandpioneer.com › advice › music-and-culture-historyMusic and Culture: History and Impact of Music on Society

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   Sep 16, 2024 · From shaping cultural norms to inspiring societal change, the impact of music on society has been a constant force throughout human history. Its influence extends across emotions, behavior, and thought processes, affecting individuals and communities alike.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_musicHistory of music - Wikipedia

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   Many theories have been proposed by scholars from a wide range of disciplines, though none has achieved broad approval. Most cultures have their own mythical origins concerning the invention of music, generally rooted in their respective mythological, religious or philosophical beliefs.

5. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC4166316The evolution of music and human social capability - PMC

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   Music is strongly linked to motivation and to human social contact. Only a portion of people may play music, but all can, and do, at least sing or hum a tune. Music is like breathing—all pervasive. Music is a core human experience and a generative process that reflects cognitive capabilities.

6. www.sciencefocus.com › the-human-body › when-didWhen did humans first make music? - BBC Science Focus Magazine

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   By studying fossils, we can establish that once our ancestors had the horseshoe-shaped hyoid bone in the throat in a similar position to modern humans, they would have had the physical ability to sing as we can. That date is over 530,000 years ago. Read more: Why does listening to music do nothing for me? Why do people whistle?

7. www.nature.com › articles › s41599/019/0221-1Cultural evolution of music | Humanities and Social Sciences ...

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   Feb 12, 2019 · While cultural evolution will never explain all aspects of music, it offers a useful theoretical framework for understanding diversity and change in the world’s music.

   • Author: Patrick E. Savage
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   • Publish Year: 2019

8. journals.sagepub.com › doi › fullThe origins of music: Evidence, theory, and prospects

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   Feb 14, 2018 · Music is a fascinating topic for evolutionary theory, natural philosophy, and narrative construction: music is a highly valued feature of all known living cultures, pervading many aspects of daily life, playing many roles. And music is ancient.

9. www.abc.net.au › listen › programsThe role of music in human evolution and society today - part 1

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   Oct 14, 2017 · Why music remains, alongside language and articulate speech, a universal communication system, and why music continues to be an essential part of human cognitive well-being in 21st century society.