Music
Music is a universal human phenomenon — a form of art that uses organised sound and silence to communicate emotion and meaning. Wikipedia documents music in all its forms, from ancient instruments to contemporary genres, artists, and recordings.
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Antikythera Mechanism
Ancient Greek scholars who used the Antikythera mechanism also developed sophisticated theories of music and harmony.
Library of Alexandria
The Library of Alexandria housed important manuscripts on Greek music theory, including works by Aristoxenus.
Cleopatra
Music played an important ceremonial and cultural role in the Ptolemaic court that Cleopatra ruled.
Neutron Star
Pulsars emit rhythmic pulses of electromagnetic radiation that have inspired composers and experimental musicians.
Anglo-Zanzibar War
Zanzibar has a rich musical tradition including taarab music, which blends African, Arab, and Indian influences.
Tunguska Event
The Tunguska event has inspired numerous musical compositions, including orchestral works and ambient electronic pieces.