The lyre was a stringed instrument played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum. It was often used to accompany singing and poetry.

Music played an important role in ancient Greek theater, serving to set the mood and atmosphere, provide commentary on the action, and entertain the audience.

Plato believed that music could influence a person's character, and he advocated for the use of music to promote moral values.

The Bacchanalia was an ancient Roman festival that celebrated the god Bacchus, and it was known for its wild and excessive revelry.

Nero was known for his love of music and the arts, and he often performed as a singer and musician in public.

The dizi is a Chinese musical instrument that is made of bamboo and is played by blowing across a hole in the side of the instrument.

Tang Taizong was known for his love of music and the arts, and he often hosted musical performances at his court.

The veena is an ancient Indian musical instrument that is made of a hollow gourd and is played by plucking the strings with the fingers.

Akbar was known for his love of music and the arts, and he often hosted musical performances at his court.

The sistrum is an ancient Egyptian musical instrument that is made of a long, thin piece of wood and is played by shaking it.

Amenhotep III was known for his love of music and the arts, and he often hosted musical performances at his court.

The drums were an ancient Mesopotamian musical instrument that was made of a clay pot and was played by beating it with the hands.

Ashurbanipal was known for his love of music and the arts, and he often hosted musical performances at his court.

The oud is an ancient Persian musical instrument that is made of a long, thin piece of wood and is played by plucking the strings with a plectrum.

Darius I was known for his love of music and the arts, and he often hosted musical performances at his court.