Travelers exchanged many goods across Asia, from shimmering silks
to exotic spices. They also shared their music, art, and religions.
to exotic spices. They also shared their music, art, and religions.
Rhythmic drumbeats. The airy notes of a flute. A sharp clash of cymbals!
These are some of the sounds that a traveler may have heard along the ancient Silk Road.
Musicians played all along the Silk Road—from desert inns to grand palaces. Music was a way for people from different cultures to share ideas and tell stories.
Over time, musical styles and instruments blended and spread across Asia.
