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Archaeologists have found substantial evidence to show that music is a rich part of Egypt's cultural history. Hieroglyphics and texts from Egyptian mythology show that music played a very important role in ancient Egyptian society. Ihy was the god who presided over music. In one papyrus remnant, Osiris was named the "fair sistrum player." Music was used in some religious ceremonies and sometimes to exercise evil spirits. Music formed an important part of Egyptian life, …

…A woodwind instrument having a straight cylindrical tube with a flaring bell and a single-reed mouthpiece, played by means of finger holes and keys. The Trumpet -- An organ stop that produces a tone like that of the brass wind instrument. Hydraulis -- An ancient musical instrument played by the action of water; a water organ. Sistrum -- A percussion instrument of ancient Egypt, consisting of metal rods or loops attached to a metal frame.