Question
In ancient Egypt and Israel, which musicians were held in the highest esteem?
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common household entertainers
common household entertainers
local entertainers
local entertainers
royal household musicians
royal household musicians
religious musicians
religious musicians
Responses
common household entertainers
common household entertainers
local entertainers
local entertainers
royal household musicians
royal household musicians
religious musicians
religious musicians
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religious musicians
In both cultures temple/Levitical singers and musicians (those attached to the cult or priesthood) had the highest social and ritual status. In Egypt singers and harpists serving the gods and temple rituals held prestigious titles and privileges; in Israel the Levites and temple choir/chanters (e.g. the singers mentioned in the Psalms and Chronicles) were set apart for worship and highly esteemed.
In both cultures temple/Levitical singers and musicians (those attached to the cult or priesthood) had the highest social and ritual status. In Egypt singers and harpists serving the gods and temple rituals held prestigious titles and privileges; in Israel the Levites and temple choir/chanters (e.g. the singers mentioned in the Psalms and Chronicles) were set apart for worship and highly esteemed.