HISTORY OF MUSIC

Introduction to the History of Music

History of music is the study of past music events and the present ones. It is based on the music literature or virtual information that has to be applied directly to the actual sound of music of any era musically.

Origin of Music

The origin of music can be traced back to ancient times. Different activities from man and nature produce music. Meanwhile, various cultures attribute the origin of their music to diverse sources.

There are eight (8) origins of music which are as follows:

1. Speech communication.
2. Play rhythms
3. Bird sounds
4. Mimicries
5. Roaring of Waves or Oceans
6. Singing
7. Human Sounds and
8. Rhythm produced through the use of working tools, clap play.

1. Speech Communication: The act of communicating through the speech made by man serves as a source of music.

2. Play Rhythms: As human activities, different sounds produced while engaging in them serve as a source of music.