Send us a text Description Echoes Along the Nile: Music in Ancient Egypt in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact The sistrum—a sacred rattle associated with the goddess Hathor—was believed to ward off evil spirits. Priests shook it during ceremonies to “awaken” the gods. Archaeologists have found beautifully ornamented versions made of bronze and faience, proving even ancient noisemakers could be objects of stunning craftsmanship. About Steven, Host Steven is a Canadian compo...
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Send us a text Description Echoes Along the Nile: Music in Ancient Egypt in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact The sistrum—a sacred rattle associated with the goddess Hathor—was believed to ward off evil spirits. Priests shook it during ceremonies to “awaken” the gods. Archaeologists have found beautifully ornamented versions made of bronze and faience, proving even ancient noisemakers could be objects of stunning craftsmanship. About Steven, Host Steven is a Canadian compo...
Notes on Repeat: How the Printing Press Changed Music Forever
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Notes on Repeat: How the Printing Press Changed Music Forever
Send us a text Description Notes on Repeat: How the Printing Press Changed Music Forever in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Petrucci’s music prints were so beautifully done that people treated them like prized books. His triple-impression method printed staves, then notes, then text—a slow process, but incredibly precise. Later printers opted for faster techniques, but Petrucci’s editions set a gold standard for music printing that lasted well into the 16th century. Abou...
The Classical Music Minute
Send us a text Description Echoes Along the Nile: Music in Ancient Egypt in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact The sistrum—a sacred rattle associated with the goddess Hathor—was believed to ward off evil spirits. Priests shook it during ceremonies to “awaken” the gods. Archaeologists have found beautifully ornamented versions made of bronze and faience, proving even ancient noisemakers could be objects of stunning craftsmanship. About Steven, Host Steven is a Canadian compo...
