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	Ancient Greek Music
		Choruses in the Greek plays were sung, and music was central to religious and state ceremonies and to social rituals such as weddings, funerals, banquets, etc. The Homeric epics were probably "sung to formulaic melodies" (Bonds 4).
		Music was part of the quadrivium in the liberal arts, primarily because, along with arithmetic, geometry, and astronomy, music's mathematical nature could be emphasized.
		Music in the Dorian mode bolstered courage and in the Phrygian mode fostered thoughtfulness (an early form of Mozart for infants).
	www.wsu.edu /~delahoyd/greek.music.html (794 words)

	Greek Music - ninemsn Encarta
		Melodies and rhythms in vocal music were related to the rhythms and speech inflections of the text; instrumental music may have been similarly related to dance movement.
		The peak of musical activity came during the classical age (450-325 bc), when annual festivals and contests of vocal and instrumental music were held.
		They believed that music represented in microcosm the order and harmony of the universe and that by studying the acoustical properties of musical intervals they would come closer to understanding the cosmos.
	au.encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761570204/Greek_Music.html (290 words)

	Ancient Greek Music and Music Instruments (1/2)
		He found that the interval of an octave is rooted in the ratio 2:1, that of the fifth in 3:2, that of the fourth in 4:3, and that of the whole tone in 9:8.
		A musical instrument, in the shape of two half globes, which were held one in each hand by the performer, and played by being struck against each other.
		The Greek ideal of education was based upon the idea of universality, of the integration of all branches of learning.
	www.mlahanas.de /Greeks/Music.htm (0 words)

	Greek music. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		The music of ancient Greece was inseparable from poetry and dancing.
		The earliest music is virtually unknown, but in the Homeric era a national musical culture existed that was looked upon by later generations as a “golden age.” The chief instrument was the phorminx, a lyre used to accompany poet-singers who composed melodies from nomoi, short traditional phrases that were repeated.
		Early in its history, Greek music benefited from the discovery, usually attributed to Pythagoras of Samos, of the numerical relations of tones to divisions of a stretched string.
	www.bartleby.com /65/gr/Greekmus.html (557 words)

	Culturalpartnerships.org - Greek Americans and Their Music
		In this recording, we focus on the music of Greeks who emigrated from urban areas on the Dodecanese Islands, particularly those closest to Smyrna (a region in Turkey).
		Greek Smyrneic music was composed of Greek, Turkish, and Armenian musical elements.
		Sometimes referred to as the "Greek blues" because the lyrics were often laments about life and its hardships, a large percentage of the old rebetika songs had either indirect or direct references to drugs, particularly hashish.
	www.culturalpartnerships.org /ontour/greekmusic.asp (727 words)

	Ancient Greek Music and Ideas
		The Greek power of logical clearness, orderliness, preciseness and enlightened grasp of essentials is revealed in the manner in which Greeks interpreted, developed and applied the idea of musical notation, whether it was their own or borrowed from Asia.
		Greek thinkers believed that a balance education of gymnastics and music were important to cordinate the body and mind.
		Thus, Greek opinion about the aulos was revised and "regarded as barbaric because of its tone" and was excluded by scholars from musical education in spite of being one of the Greeks favorite instruments.
	home.comcast.net /~hitomid/music/ancientgreek.html (1438 words)

	Music
		Music was a vital part of religious ceremonies and for social rituals like weddings, funerals, and banquets.
		Greeks also had different kinds of horns made of metal or animal horn, and percussion instruments such as drums, the krotala which was a hollow wood castanet, and kumbala or finger cymbals.
		The prevailing opinion among musicologists is that the oldest Greek music was melody without rhythm or harmony (the three elements or building blocks of all music).
	www.shoshone.k12.id.us /greek/music.htm (522 words)

	MY COURTYARD
		Much about this music is unfamiliar to our modern ears - musical intervals that are even smaller than the space between two keys on our piano, strange rhythms and time meters - yet the same basic types of songs seem to transcend time.
		Music came to be considered as not only an art, but also as a branch of mathematics.
		Even with the few surviving pieces of music that remain to us, most of what we know about Greek music is a result of literary references.
	www.angelfire.com /ia/classicalworld/greekmusic.html (341 words)

	Ancient Greek Music on Papyrus
		Among the many extraordinary treasures that have been dug from the sands of Egypt are the musical papyri: scraps of papyrus (the ancient equivalent of paper) containing musical notation.
		We know much about the musical system, that is, how the scales were conceived and the like, since by a near miracle the works of several Greek musical theorists survive.
		A fragment containing partial lines of instrumental musical notation, perhaps meant for an ancient aulos (which was a woodwind akin to the modern oboe).
	classics.uc.edu /music (0 words)

	Greek Music CDs
		For more information on Rembetika music and other Greek music visit www.greecetravel.com/music and also be sure to visit my pages on Athens Nightlife, club listings, and my guide to Psiri, the nightlife district of Athens.
		It is a collection of songs of the Greeks in New York, Chicago and San Francisco and mixes rembetika, popular music,swing, jazz in a CD of masterful musicianship and a great choice of material.
		For those who have been to a Greek club or restaurant the zeimbekiko is the dance that is usually done solo and is an expression of passion whether it be sadness or feeling the music.
	www.athensguide.com /cds (0 words)

	A Short History of Greek Music
		Further evidence of the relationship between folk song and ancient Greek poetry and music is the derivations of the folk words traghoudl (song) and traghoutho (to sing) from ancient traghodia (tragedy) and traghodho (to act).
		To date, Greek folk song has never been systematically included in school curricula, not taught in Greek conservatories, nor is there a chair of musicology in any of the Greek universities.
		The union of words, music and dance is encountered in daily life when a mother sings tachtarismata (melodies) of simple words while bouncing her child on her knees in time to the music.
	www.helleniccomserve.com /musichistory.html (2885 words)

	Amazon.com: Melpomen: Ancient Greek Music: Music: Ancient Greek Anonymous,Conrad Steinmann,Conrad Steinmann,Ensemble ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This music is based on texts from the poets of the time singing love and wine, the pleasures of love and wine and then the disruptive alienating impact of love.
		Finally the music itself is reconstituted from the tidbits that have survived, the accents, stresses and intonations of the language itself, and what we can know of the status of music in this free social elite.
		Ancient Greek language, because "Ancient Greek is subject to rhythmical rules that regulate the lengh of the syllables...[These rules were] reconciled with tonal order of the respective instrument".
	www.amazon.com /Melpomen-Ancient-Greek-Music/dp/B000BTE4LG (928 words)

	Traditional Music in Greece
		Like most traditional music world-wide, the music is learned by ear instead of from notation and the notes are highly embellished, both by use of sylistic ornamentation and also by variations of the melody notes themselves.
		In general, the sound of the violin in all Greek music is radically different from the sound of the violin in western classical music (as is the sound of Greek clarinet, which is played mostly in mainland Greece).
		I first heard and danced to Greek music at the week-long Balkan Music and Dance Workshops (held annually for almost three decades in the redwood forest of northern California and for almost as long on the U.S. East Coast as well).
	www.greecetravel.com /music/traditional.html (3417 words)

	Information about Greek Festivals. Greek tradition of Culture and Entertainment. Greek Folk Dancing, Music, Food, and ...
		Another usual attraction is the demonstration of traditional Greek folk dances performed by either the young of the local Greek Sunday school hosted by the Church, or by local members of the community who form a dance group as a hobby.
		Greek dances are mostly performed in groups that hold each other by hands or by the shoulders, so it is not difficult to follow even if you don't know what you are doing; the others in the group will lead you.
		Greek festivals are organized by local people and rely on volunteers who get involved out of their love for culture and traditional spirits and that shows in the distinct presentation and feel of the overall activity.
	www.greek-fest.com /greekfest.shtml (1044 words)

	Ancient Greek Music - History for Kids!
		According to the Greek story, the first lyre was made from a turtle shell by the god Hermes when he was a baby, and then Hermes gave it to Apollo.
		Apollo's Lyre: Greek Music and Music Theory in Antiquity and the Middle Ages, by Thomas J. Mathiesen (2000) 0803230796 This one is more about Greek musical theory.
		Music and the Muses: The Culture of Mousike in the Classical Athenian City, by Penelope Murray and Peter Wilson (2004).
	www.historyforkids.org /learn/greeks/art/music/index.htm (507 words)

	Greek music — Infoplease.com
		Greek music, the music of the ancient and modern inhabitants of Greece.
		Greek music: Ancient Greek Music - Ancient Greek Music The music of ancient Greece was inseparable from poetry and dancing.
		The Free Monks as a musical phenomenon in contemporary Greek Orthodoxy.
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/ent/A0821710.html (202 words)

	Music in Ancient Greece \| Thematic Essay \| Timeline of Art History \| The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Music was essential to the pattern and texture of Greek life, as it was an important feature of religious festivals, marriage and
		Although extant musical scores are rare, incomplete, and of relatively late date, abundant literary references shed light on the practice of music, its social functions, and its perceived aesthetic qualities.
		Greek philosophers saw a relationship between music and mathematics, envisioning music as a paradigm of harmonious order reflecting the cosmos and the human soul.
	www.metmuseum.org /toah/hd/grmu/hd_grmu.htm (548 words)

	KATERINA SARRI WEBTOPOS - GREEK MUSIC LINKS
		Ancient Greek Music fragments by Stefan Hagel at the Academy of Sciences AUSTRIA
		Greek Music in Southern Italy (Magna Graecia) by Nondas Kitsos
		Amanes and music of refugees Gail Holst Warhaft
	users.otenet.gr /~bm-celusy/grmusic.html (0 words)

	Hire A Greek Band, Greek Music, Bouzouki, Greek Wedding Bands
		During that time, poetry, dancing, and music were inseparable, and they constituted an important part of a Greek citizen's everyday life.
		The bouzouki, for example, is an instrument which is synonymous with Greek music and Greek bands.
		Greek wedding bands are normally fronted by Greek singers (both male and female) who deliver powerful vocals to make the dance floor come alive!
	www.gigmasters.com /Greek/Greek.asp (491 words)

	Greek Rembetika Music
		My introduction to Greek Rembetika music began in 1973 with a visit from my musical mentor Jimmy Hatzidimitriou who later became known as Jimi Quidd, lead singer of the NY punk-pop band the Dots and the man who discovered and produced the legendary Bad Brains.
		In 1921 the Greek army occupied Turkey at the instigation of England, France, Italy and Russia.
		This is considered the Bible of Rembetika music, written by Elias Petropoulos, an outspoken and controversial character who has been a thorn in the side of the Greek establishment for decades due to his free thinking views on sexuality, criminality, drugs, religion and Greek society itself.
	www.greecetravel.com /music/rembetika (6181 words)

	The Greek Connection
		The music they played is known as Greek-Oriental Rebetica, a type of urban folk music which became the predominant force in Greek popular music of that time.
		As we enjoy the good food and music, we are startled by a flash of flame in front of the deli counter.
		This is a typical Greek family restaurant, full of music, dance, and families of all ages.
	www.stolaf.edu /people/hend/VictoryMusic/GreekConnection.html (1312 words)

	Concert of Ancient Greek Music at the Corcoran Gallery of Art (October 16, 5:00 pm)
		On Sunday, October 16th, 2005, a unique concert with reconstructed ancient Greek musical instruments, filled with magical music The Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium of Greek style architecture, at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC.
		The music was played by the “LyrAvlos Ancient Greek Musical Instruments Ensemble” who traveled from Greece for this performance.
		Among these musical instruments from Ancient Greece, was presented for the first time in the US, the hydraulis – the first keyboard instrument in the history of world music and the ancestor of the later church organ.
	www.greekembassy.org /Embassy/content/en/Article.aspx?office=1&folder=25&article=15956 (0 words)

	goGreece.com: Music
		Experience Greek music through the web site of one of the largest Greek music labels.
		Th songs are written in Greek, so the authors also offer assistance in setting up your software to read Greek.
		Current contents include: a catalog of titles that can be found in the Library, a complete list of works of important composers, a collection of links to other Internet resources relevant to music, and a catalog of Multimedia titles which are available within the Library.
	www.gogreece.com /arts_humanities/music.html (0 words)

	Greek Folk Music and Dance - Dance
		In fact, each time the Greeks dance, the dance is different in some way from the way it was done before, or from the way it may be done in the future.
		Thus, Greek dances are also used ritualistically for those "rites of passage" which mark important occasions in the lives of the Greek people.
		Although many Greeks do not know the difference, the musicians always refer to the melodies in 2/4 or 4/4 meter as Syrta, and the melodies in 7/8 meter as Kalamatiana.
	www.greekfolkmusicanddance.com /folkdances.html (1507 words)

	The Ellada Site - Greek Music Sampler (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The attached are radio quality music tracks designed to introduce you to Greek music.
		Greek music is rather different to most music you have ever heard!
		Most real Greek music, "Laikimusiki" as it is called, is composed of ballads accompanied by an instrument called the Bouzouki, which looks like a small guitar.
	www.ellada.com /grarr16.html (178 words)

	the Greek music ring
		The Greek Music Ring is a ring that I created to help the Greek music to get known to other people all over the World (That's why it's written in English and not in Greek).
		So any site about Greek Music can join the Ring, even it is written in Greek or English.
		If you are already a member of the Greek Music Ring, you can visit the members page and edit your site's information.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/Ithaca/7680 (196 words)

	Greek festival, Greek culture, Greek food, Greek dancing, Greek music, Greek souvenirs, Greek imports, Greek merchandise
		Greek festival, Greek culture, Greek food, Greek dancing, Greek music, Greek souvenirs, Greek imports, Greek merchandise
		Enjoy the Greek food, Greek music, Greek dancing, Greek culture, folklore, and family entertainment.
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	www.greekfestivals.com /greekfest.html (177 words)

	Greek Rembetika Music (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Rembetika music is the music of the Greek Underground.
		It originated in the hashish dens of Pireaus and Thessaloniki with the forced immigration of 2 million Greek refugees from Asia Minor.
		This guide will give you a brief introduction to Rembetika music and hopefully inspire you to explore more deeply into it......
	www.greektravel.com /rembetika (52 words)

	Greek Music: a personal odyssey
		My £20 bouzouki is decorated with authentic 70's Greek wallpaper and has remained firmly in its soft brown plastic case for most of its life.
		Despite this, their music, dances and costumes are vibrant - a must-see if you are in Athens.
		Let me end part one of my Greek odyssey with a record recommendation: it is a self-titled cd (Lyra CD0072) by a band of architects from the North of the country who, according to "The Rough Guide" are a kind of Greek Pogues.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/folk_music/107702 (502 words)

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