musical instruments - events| c. 25000 BC | world | The bullroarer is invented. One of the first musical instruments, it consists of a thin piece of wood, bone, stone, or ivory attached to a long cord. When it is swung around the player's head the disc rotates to produce a tone. The whistle and flute – perforated bone and antler – also appear about this time. | | 59 | Roman Empire | The Roman emperor Nero boasts of his skill on the lyre – probably quite genuine – a clear indication that by now the Romans have overcome their earlier rugged disapproval of Greek music and dancing. | | 1511 | Italy | The violin is in existence by this time – it is first mentioned in an inventory from Ferrara in Italy. |
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