<P> Prehistoric music thus technically includes all of the world 's music that has existed before the advent of any currently extant historical sources concerning that music , for example , traditional Native American music of preliterate tribes and Australian Aboriginal music . However , it is more common to refer to the `` prehistoric '' music of non-European continents -- especially that which still survives -- as folk , indigenous or traditional music . The origin of music is unknown as it occurred prior to recorded history . Some suggest that the origin of music likely stems from naturally occurring sounds and rhythms . Human music may echo these phenomena using patterns , repetition and tonality . Even today , some cultures have certain instances of their music intending to imitate natural sounds . In some instances , this feature is related to shamanistic beliefs or practice . It may also serve entertainment ( game ) or practical ( luring animals in hunt ) functions . </P>
<P> Prehistoric music thus technically includes all of the world 's music that has existed before the advent of any currently extant historical sources concerning that music , for example , traditional Native American music of preliterate tribes and Australian Aboriginal music . However , it is more common to refer to the `` prehistoric '' music of non-European continents -- especially that which still survives -- as folk , indigenous or traditional music . The origin of music is unknown as it occurred prior to recorded history . Some suggest that the origin of music likely stems from naturally occurring sounds and rhythms . Human music may echo these phenomena using patterns , repetition and tonality . Even today , some cultures have certain instances of their music intending to imitate natural sounds . In some instances , this feature is related to shamanistic beliefs or practice . It may also serve entertainment ( game ) or practical ( luring animals in hunt ) functions . </P>
when was the first piece of music made
when was the first piece of music made
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