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Who invented music? The search for stone flutes, clay whistles and the dawn of song

  • Written by Laura Dallman, Lecturer in Music History, University of Florida
Who invented music? The search for stone flutes, clay whistles and the dawn of songSomething people today have in common with civilizations past: a love of music.peepo/E+ via Getty ImagesWho invented music? The search for stone flutes, clay whistles and the dawn of song

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Who invented music? – Rom, age 7, Las Vegas, Nevada

The short answer is: No one...

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