Orestes Papyrus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/orestes-papyrus

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who discovered Orestes Papyrus?Hermopolis, Egypt
2. What is the physical medium?Papyrus fragment
3. What is the date of composition (papyrus)?3rd century BCE
4. Why is the Orestes Papyrus special?It shows both the lyrics and the musical notes for a part of the play, which is very rare for ancient Greek music.
5. Where was the Orestes Papyrus found?It was found in the city of Hermopolis in Egypt.

Stasimon: A stationary choral ode in ancient Greek tragedy, typically following episodes.
Ethnomusicology: The academic study of music in its cultural and social contexts.
Terminus ante quem: A date before which something must have occurred.
Musical Notation: A standardized system for visually representing musical sounds and rhythms.