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Music had two origins, "from speech (logogenic) and from emotional expression (pathogenic)", first proposed by the musicologist Curt Sachs. Reflecting on the diversity of music around the world, Sachs noted that some music confines to either a communicative or expressionistic form, suggesting that these aspects developed separately. [26]
14 lut 2018 · In this article I provide an overview of recent research and a sketch of music’s evolutionary career. I identify avenues for future research, including work in the evolution of the emotions, and the application of signalling theory to music archaeology.
29 sie 2023 · Origin of music. The human voice is the first instrument and form of music as prehistoric men and women imitated the sounds of nature. The first physical instrument dates back to more than 35,000 years ago (the Neanderthal flute).
5 paź 2022 · Learn how music evolved from ancient times to the Baroque period, with examples of influential composers and styles. Explore the role of music in sacred and secular settings, and the development of instruments and notation.
19 cze 2017 · This article explores the evolution of music and musical instruments from the earliest stages of hominid anatomy and behavior, to the modern history of public performance. It defines music as sound that conveys emotion, and discusses the purposes, elements, and variations of music across cultures and times.
1 lut 2018 · In this article I provide an overview of recent research and a sketch of music’s evolutionary career. I identify avenues for future research, including work in the evolution of the emotions, and...
19 paź 2024 · Music, art concerned with combining vocal or instrumental sounds for beauty of form or emotional expression, usually according to cultural standards of rhythm, melody, and, in most Western music, harmony. Learn about the history of music and about theories of musical meaning since the 19th century.
