What does this research mean for the field?

The MIAM database provides a comprehensive classification and interpretation of musical instruments from ancient Mesopotamia, including their terminology, iconography, and contexts. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The research focuses on cataloging and interpreting musical instruments from Ancient Mesopotamia using various sources.

March 7, 2026Open Access

Musical Instruments in Ancient Mesopotamia (MIAM) A Semantic Media Wiki Database and Lexicon

Key Points

The research focuses on cataloging and interpreting musical instruments from Ancient Mesopotamia using various sources.
Collecting data from texts, images, and original finds
Classifying musical instruments and their terminology
Interpreting iconography related to musical instruments
Developing an online database using Semantic MediaWiki technology
An online database that compiles information about musical instruments
User-friendly lexicon for commonly used terminology
A comprehensive resource for understanding musical contexts in Ancient Mesopotamia

Abstract

This is a presentation of a research project which aims to collect, classify and interpret musical instruments, their terminology, iconography and contexts, based on texts, images and original finds. The outcome is presented in an online database and lexicon based on Semantic MediaWiki technology.

Musical Instruments in Ancient Mesopotamia (MIAM) A Semantic Media Wiki Database and Lexicon

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Abstract

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