Discussion and reply on Music

So far, in this course, I have brought up the importance of religious chants many times when talking about the development and history of classical music (art music) throughout the world. It has come to be accepted that in ancient times there appeared to be four great music systems in the world that led to the development of classical music in each of those regions (Arab-Persia, China, India and Europe). Religious chants were prevalent in each of these regions and were tied to, or inspired by four great religions that evolved and influenced the growth of societies everywhere (Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, & Islam). There are common characteristics, and even common historical events that link the origins of each of these religions.