Ancient Greek Music

Ancient Greek music was an integral part of their culture, used in festivals, theater, and education. It was based on a system of scales and modes, with instruments like the lyre, aulos (a double-reeded flute), and kithara. Music accompanied poetry and drama, reflecting deep emotional and philosophical themes. The Greeks valued harmony and rhythm, believing music could influence character and morality. Notable figures, like Pythagoras, studied musical intervals, linking them to mathematics. Though only fragments of their music survive, Ancient Greek music laid the groundwork for Western musical tradition and theory.