Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
The four best-preserved aulos pipes unearthed at Pompeii are examined and their original pitches are as far as possible determined by mathematical analysis. It is argued that the scales of the instruments as well as specific details of their mechanism fit well with our knowledge of music from the Roman Imperial period.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Stefan Hagel (2008) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: