The Archaeomusicology: A New Discipline
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2448-1750.revmae.2023.220571Keywords:
Archaeology of Music, Archaeomusicology, Archaeoacoustics, Archaeo-organology, Iconography of MusicAbstract
Over the past 30 years, there has been a significant increase in inquiries about music in ancient civilizations, particularly within the field of archaeology, leading to the emergence of the discipline known as 'Archaeomusicology' or 'Archaeology of Music.' Studies in this area have been growing, spanning different periods and regions, with recent inclusion of dedicated sessions on the subject at important conferences and congresses. Archaeology of Music is portrayed as an emerging discipline connected to various central aspects of ancient societies. This dossier emphasizes the need for more attention to archaeomusical studies in Brazil, showcasing examples of researchers exploring the archaeology of music in other parts of the world. It presents contributions from Brazilian and international researchers who have played fundamental roles in its evolution. The dossier covers diverse perspectives, including studies related to the Iconography of Music on archaeological supports, investigations into realia (partially or entirely preserved ancient musical instruments), encompassing archaeological findings with context and decontextualized pieces in museum collections. Additionally, it includes studies of experimental archaeomusicology to recreate ancient instruments, exploring the intersection with Digital Humanities, such as 3D reconstructions of ancient sound instruments and archaeoacoustic studies of remaining architectural structures, like theaters, using advanced technologies. Finally, it incorporates ethnoarchaeological and ethnomusicological studies focused on objects related to music
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