Although definitions of music vary wildly throughout the world, every known culture partakes in it, and it is thus considered a cultural universal. The origins of music remain highly contentious; commentators often relate it to the See more

Following the advent of writing, literate civilizations are termed part of the ancient world, the first of which is Sumerian literature See more

Japanese gagaku music
The imperial court of Japan developed gagaku ((雅楽); lit. 'elegant music') music, originating from the … See more

The 20th century saw a revolution in music listening as the radio gained popularity worldwide and new media and technologies were … See more

Music is regarded as a cultural universal, though definitions of it vary depending on culture and throughout history. As with many aspects of human cognition, it remains debated as … See more

In the broadest sense, prehistoric music—more commonly termed primitive music in the past —encompasses all music produced in preliterate cultures (prehistory), beginning at least … See more

Indian classical music
During the ancient and medieval periods, the classical music of the Indian subcontinent was a largely unified practice. By the 14th … See more