Music History Teacher Resources

The sistrum was an Egyptian instrument of music, used in certain ceremonies by that people, and especially in the worship of Isis. - Anthon, 1891

A harp is a stringed instrument of triangular form. The sculptures and ruins of the Egyptians and Syrians give evidence that it was a favorite instrument among them.

Very old form of Egyptian Harp, resembling our modern violin. - Cooke, 1910

Egyptian Lyre now at Berlin. -The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

Egyptian lyre

Egyptian harps.

A sacred instrument in ancient Egypt used in dances and religious ceremonies.

This site offers an extensive history of hip hop and rap, for those who want to know where it all came from!

The music and musicians of Arkansas are the focus of this exhibit. Learn about different instruments, forms of music, and people like Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, Scott Joplin, and many more.

This encyclopedia entry gives a brief history of rap and hip hop and the influences of the music on modern culture.