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HarpeLes harpes étaient de dimensions variables et comportaient de quatre à plus de vingt cordes. On semble avoir privilégié cet instrument pour accompagner un style de chant récitatif. |
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HarpHarps varied greatly in size and had anywhere from four to over twenty strings. The harp seems to have been the favoured instrument to accompany recitative-style singing. |
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SistreDes femmes de la noblesse et des prêtresses portaient des sistres lors de cérémonies. Cet instrument était associé au culte de la déesse Hathor, maîtresse du chant et de la danse et protectrice des femmes. |
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SistrumThe sistrum was carried by noblewomen and priestesses at ceremonies. It was linked to the cult of the goddess Hathor, the mistress of song and dance who protected women. |
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Castagnettes et flûtesOn tenait les castagnettes dans une main et on les faisait claquer. La flûte est l'un des instruments les plus anciens. Elle était généralement faite de roseau ou de bois. |
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Clappers and flutesClappers were held in one hand and played like castanets. The pipe or flute is one of the most ancient instruments and was usually made of reeds or wood. |
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TamboursLe tambour avait un usage surtout militaire. |
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DrumsDrums were primarily military instruments. |
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TrompetteLa trompette avait un usage surtout militaire. |
TrumpetTrumpets were primarily military instruments. |