Ancient Egypt 2675-332 B.c.e.: Music - Research Article from Arts and Humanities Through the Eras

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 54 pages of information about Ancient Egypt 2675-332 B.c.e..

Ancient Egypt 2675-332 B.c.e.: Music - Research Article from Arts and Humanities Through the Eras

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Standard Ensemble.

In the New Kingdom (1539–1075 B.C.E.) a standard ensemble developed for playing at banquets. These banquets are depicted on tomb walls and are a frequent component of tomb decoration, especially during the Eighteenth Dynasty (1539–1292 B.C.E.). Though the depictions in the tombs are connected with the tomb's function of providing the necessities for the deceased to be reborn into the next world, still the banquet scenes also represent real banquets held in this world. Music was always included at these banquets. The standard ensemble included a harp, a lute, a double oboe, and sometimes a lyre. These instruments were played by both men and women either in mixed groups or in all-women bands. These bands seem to replace the Old Kingdom entertainers who played a single harp.

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