Could the drum be considered the first instrument humans invented?

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The exact origin of the first musical instrument is disputed, but the drum is considered one of the oldest and most ubiquitous musical instruments: Drums in ancient cultures Artifacts from China suggest that drums made from alligator skin were played as early as 5500 B.C. Iconography from ancient...
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The exact origin of the first musical instrument is disputed, but the drum is considered one of the oldest and most ubiquitous musical instruments: Drums in ancient cultures Artifacts from China suggest that drums made from alligator skin were played as early as 5500 B.C. Iconography from ancient cultures in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome also shows the use of drums in religious ceremonies and cultural gatherings. Early flutes The oldest object identified by scholars as a musical instrument is a simple flute, dated back 50,000–60,000 years. Other early instruments The first rhythm instruments may have involved clapping hands or hitting stones together. Human voice The human voice may be the oldest known musical instrument. read less
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