MUSIKINSTRUMENTE UND MUSIKAUSÜBUNG IN DER EISENZEIT MITTELEUROPAS – ANHAND VON BILDQUELLEN UND ORIGINALFUNDEN

Besides the already traditionally widely treated Iron Age music instruments, which slightly overstep the field of Situla Art, special attention is paid here to the musicians. In this paper the string and wind instruments known from the East Hallstatt region as well as Situla Art and forms of lyres from West Hallstatt region will be presented. Additionally, small figurines and original finds provide evidence of auloi, syringes made of various materials and carnices (these, however, from the La Tène period). Bells and ideophones are also attested in West Hallstatt region. Special attention is paid to the music practice, social status as well as the gender role of music players. Besides singing, many dance forms are attested; especially in East Hallstatt region the female musicians and dancers must be emphasized.