Music can be found in virtually every civilization.
Evidence of this has been found as far back
as we are able to investigate. There is much
archaeological evidence of musical instruments
in even the earliest civilizations. People have
used music as part of their rituals, as well
as to provide entertainment. Musical instruments
have evolved from simple percussion devices,
to wind, woodwind and string instruments to
current devices that can synthesize music electronically.
We even have the capacity now
to store and modify all of the music that has
ever been recorded. Although we have the capacity
to alter this music and make any changes that
we might desire, instrumental music still has
its place. Instrumental music provides us with
interesting diversity. The same music played
on the same instrument by different people provides
us with interesting contrasts and variations
in the music. Each person can provide individual
interpretations of the music that we can find
enjoyable.
