10 Interesting Fact About The history and evolution of musical instruments

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• Some of the oldest musical instruments that are still used today are flutes, guitars, and percussions such as drums and gongs.
• Music instruments were originally made from natural materials such as wood, animal skin, and animal horns. However, along with the development of technology, synthetic materials also began to be used.
• In ancient times, musical instruments are often used for religious activities and traditional ceremonies. For example, gamelan music in Indonesia originating from the tradition of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs.
• In Europe, musical instruments began to develop rapidly in the 16th and 17th centuries. At that time, many new musical instruments were found, such as piano and violin.
• In the 19th century, musical instruments were modified and significantly repaired. For example, the saxophone discovered by Adolphe Sax in 1846.
• Music instruments can also be influenced by the culture and customs of an area. For example, in Africa there are musical instruments such as Kora and Djembe that are typical with a unique rhythm and sound.
• Aside from being a musical instrument, some instruments are also used as a means of communication between tribes or even as a tool of war. For example, trumpets in the tradition of European and Kulintang war in the Moro tribal war tradition in the Philippines.
• As the development of technology, musical instruments have also experienced significant changes. For example, the synthesizer was first produced in the 1960s.
• Some modern musical instruments such as electric guitar and drum set also affect the development of rock and pop music in the 20th century.
• At present, musical instruments are not only used for art or entertainment activities, but can also be used in music therapy to help cure patients with various types of medical conditions.