Abstract

INTRODUCTION
CHRONOLOGICAL CHART OF AEGEAN MUSIC
CHAPTER 1. AEGEAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
The Human Voice (Singing)
Stringed Instruments
Harps
Lyres
Triangular Lyres
Tortoise Shell Lyres
Phorminxes
Kitharas
Reed Instruments
Auloi
Wind Instruments
Syrinxes
Triton Shell Trumpets
Percussion Instruments
Sistra
Cymbals
CHAPTER 2. AEGEAN MUSIC AND SOCIETY
Introduction
The Use of Aegean Music
The Character of Aegean Music
Gender and Sexuality in Aegean Music
Conclusion
CHAPTER 3. THE EVIDENCE
Catalogue of Extant Musical Instruments
Stringed Instruments
Wind Instruments
Percussion Instruments
Catalogue of Musical Depictions
Frescoes
Vase Paintings
Sculptures
Terracotta Figurines
Seals: Sealstones and Seal Impressions
Signs in the Cretan Scripts
CONCORDANCE
BIBLIOGRAPHY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABBREVIATIONS
CAPTIONS TO ILLUSTRATIONS