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hetman on Nov 3, 2013 | parent | context | favorite | on: How did ancient Greek music sound?

For anyone curious, here is a reconstruction of the Song of Seikilos mentioned in the article:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xERitvFYpAk

It is based on the musical notation found on a tombstone and is, I think, the oldest complete Greek musical piece found to date.

rednukleus on Nov 3, 2013 [–]

That is beautiful. I'm really looking forward to hearing more reconstructed ancient music.

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