Melodic Instruments and the Origins of Music and Science
George N. Gibson · 2024
The origins of music and science go far back in time, perhaps even earlier than modern human beings. More importantly, the connection between music and science appears to be equally ancient. We will explore this history with two instruments. The Greek lyre is a stringed instrument that was thoroughly studied by the Greek mathematician, Pythagoras in about 600 BC. The second instrument was only recently discovered and dates back to the time of the Neanderthals and appears to be a flute made out of an animal bone.