Ancient Egyptian music

Scenes and inscriptions depicting musicians and dancers playing or participating in religious ceremonies attest that the Ancient Egyptians had a music appreciation as early as the Old Kingdom.
Many different types of wind, string, and percussion instruments were known to the ancient Egyptians. Numerous ancient Egyptian musical instruments, including the oud, oboe, tambourine, etc., are on display at museums around the world.
Music was played in the temples during religious ceremonies and prayer, demonstrating the Egyptians’ reverence for the art form.