The Development of the Profession of the Female Music Player during the Classical and the Hellenistic Eras

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Ph.D. in Greek and Roman History, Department of Archeology and Greek and Roman Studies, Faculty of Arts, Alexandria University, Egypt

Abstract

Music had a significant role in many aspects of life in ancient Greece, whether in daily social events or in various religious rituals and other religious and civil events. The types of music and their rhythms changed according to the event taking place, whether theatrical work, religious or social event, and often all the previous factors contributed to determining the social status of musicians. This paper deals with the development of the profession of the female music player during the classical and the Hellenistic eras. Moreover, it reveals the importance of their role at the concerts and various social and religious occasions. as well as the factors that affected their social status of them. In addition, the study shows the factors that led to the development of their skill level and the honors they received. Finally, it points the society's view of their profession through literary sources and inscriptions.
 

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