And that is the way it is with music . Therefore, music has a history all of its own, and it can be discussed in many ways. There is music for the voice, be it solo or choral. And there is music produced from many various forms of manmade instruments. Then, there is the music produced from the combination of the two.
Operas are a special form of vocal and instrumental music combined with the dramatic show of acting.
In the history of ancient nations, we have much diversity. Early Egyptians loved the great size of chorus and orchestration which sometimes numbered more then six hundred people playing harps, lyres, lutes, pipes, tambourines and trumpets. They used music in their festivals and armies. The ancient Hebrews used their many musical instruments and vocals almost entirely for religious purposes. Their famous music was poetic and also used in their renowned plays.