1, with different meanings: the meaning of ancient Roman music is wider than that of ancient Greece, because it was perfected on the basis of ancient Greek music.
2. Different scope: ancient Roman music has never been separated from other arts, and music is considered to be closely related to astronomy, mathematics and other scientific disciplines.
3. Different types: ancient Roman music was monophonic music with a narrow range;
Second, similarity.
The music of ancient Rome did not have its own unique things, but completely inherited the music of ancient Greece, including drama, literature and art, and adopted some cultural achievements in the Mediterranean region.
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The time is about 3200 BC ~ 400 AD. This part of music materials can only come from archaeology, and can be understood from unearthed paintings, sculptures and a small number of poems, literature and philosophical works handed down, but it is almost impossible to listen and appreciate.
According to statistics, there are less than 10 pieces of music left at this stage. However, from many cultural heritages such as sculptures left behind, we can see the glory and achievements of the past. The great philosophers in ancient Greece discussed and studied music, which was regarded as the source of western music by later generations.
The two epics from Homer's BC 12 century to the 8th century BC reflect the music culture of ancient Greece. Epic itself is not only a literary work, but also a musical work. It is sung by professional performer "Ed" with a musical instrument called Kithara.