Margarita Díaz-Andreu explores the intriguing relationship between Zimbabwean rock art and musical instruments. Southern Africa has a long history of rock art research. However, research ...

With the introduction of Buddhism into China after the Qin Dynasty, ancient bells gradually became important musical instruments for Buddhism. As the saying goes, "There are bells at every temple.

Bone whistles are the most ancient musical instruments known. Six bone whistles have been found from archaeological excavations in Exeter, all but one from Norman rubbish pits. The whistles are ...

Koumartzis, 41, is continuing a family tradition focusing on making replicas of ancient Greek musical instruments based on old images on frescoes and vases going back centuries. “It all started ...

Since ancient times, rituals using various musical instruments have been performed around the world, but the Aztec flute, which imitates a skull, has a tone that stands out from the rest.

Unlike western music, ancient Chinese music consists of only ... The ‘Reflect – Winter’ playlist, for example, uses struck instruments and free reed pipes to create a soft, gentle sound ...

Some of the songs explore Ancient Greek modes (scales) and rhythm patterns, with ideas for recreating these using classroom instruments. The music arrangements contain ‘ancient’ sounds of ...