The origins of music. Music in early society ; Comparative musicology and its methods ; Melodic styles ; Rhythm and instrumental music ; Polyphony ; Conclusion -- The western Orient. High civilization ...

Step into ancient Rome and discover the world of music and performance that captivated audiences across the empire. From virtuosic cithara and pipe players to the dramatic solo pantomimes that filled ...

This edition of History In A Nutshell travels back to antiquity; to some of the earliest days of Western Civilization: Ancient Rome! This expose briefly covers the rise and fall of Rome, including: ...