jan 1, 50 - Epitaph of Seikilos

Description:

Poem (epigram) written as song on a gravestone (epitaph). Above words, there are symbols to indicate pitches. Singer likely accompanied by lyre. Oldest-surviving complete piece.

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History of Western Music (in progress)

ByHunter

6 Dec 2018

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Date:

jan 1, 50

Now

~ 1976 years ago

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