History of Music

The word music came into use in the 1630s. It comes from Latin mūsica which means in Ancient Greek mousiké "μουσική τέχνη". literally meaning art of the Muses.

The Muses were nine deities in Ancient Greek mythology who presided over the arts and sciences.

# Ancient Times

Music became a friend of humanity around 40,000 BCE.

Bone flutes were used to create sounds and melodies to help in resting or entertainment.

Music was in particular value when food and other basic needs were scarce.

in 3,060 BCE, The first bar or club were opened in Memphis, Egypt were the first songs were written.

However, the text, rhythm and melodies of these songs were based on voice skills and the memory of the musicians, as there was not a way to write music.

Ancient China or Greece or India, Egypt or even in Roman empire times music was played and with the death of musicians gone. Musicians was a key to great cities, talented musicians were not easy to find. and good musicians were very rich.

A city without music was called as barbaric or poor.

# Roman might

in 40 CE, The Roman Emperor Caligula, created the Musica unit. The Musica Unit was kept by Claudius,Nero and the other emperors. it has served the movement of armies by providing a steady and consistent rhythm that helped soldiers walk as a unit. From a tactical standpoint musicians used a repertoire of signals, usually short and easily identifiable gestures that conveyed specific information to soldiers and commanders quicker than word of mouth and perhaps more reliably than visual cues, especially in the heat of battle.

It was also used for psychological war. An army accompanied by the Musica Unit could be heard long before it was seen. The goal was to instill fear and perhaps encourage an early surrender or even defections.

# Musical Dynasty

Guido of Arezzo was the first human in history that come close in 1025 to unlock the mysteries of music, he introduced a set of lines and spaces to represent different pitches and also devised a system of solmization using syllables like do, re, mi to aid in teaching singing.

But Music waited for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to understand its magic and create its language. Mozart's compositions spanned various genres, from symphonies and operas to chamber music and piano sonatas. His meticulous attention to melody, harmony, and structure revolutionized classical music, influencing generations to come. Mozart's symphonies, such as his iconic Symphony No. 40 and Symphony No. 41 ("Jupiter"), demonstrated his mastery of orchestration and his ability to evoke a range of emotions through his music.

in the footsteps of Mozart were

* Ludwig van Beethoven
* Johann Sebastian Bach
* Franz Peter Schubert
* Franz Liszt
* Richard Wagner
* Johannes Brahms
* Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
* Gustav Mahler
* Claude Debussy
* Igor Stravinsky
* Sergei Rachmaninoff
* Arnold Schoenberg
* Dmitri Shostakovich
* Béla Bartók
* Benjamin Britten
* Leonard Bernstein
* John Williams
* Philip Glass
* Steve Reich
* Terry Riley
* John Adams
* Hans Zimmer
* Nightwish
* Epica
* Rhapsody of Fire
* Therion
* Linked Horizon
* Xandria
* Kamelot
* Delain
* Sirenia
* Tristania
* Sonata Arctica
* Dark Moor
* Lacrimosa
* Stratovarious
* Powerwolf
* Apocalyptica
* Obsidian Gate
* The Black Mages

and the list goes on...

### New Music

Because of Mozart, other kinds of music were born.

* Folk Music
* Rock Music
* Pop Music
* Rap Music

and others...

# Internet

21st Century has profoundly transformed music. With platforms like YouTube, music has become easily accessible to a global audience. Artists and creators can share their work, reaching millions of listeners and viewers. MP3 devices revolutionized portability, enabling us to carry extensive music libraries in our pockets.

Spotify and other streaming services introduced a new era of music consumption, allowing users to access vast catalogs on-demand. These platforms offer convenience and personalization, reshaping the music industry's landscape. Music's digital journey has ushered in an era of unparalleled accessibility, connecting artists and audiences worldwide and enriching our lives with an endless array of musical sounds and styles.