The Science in the Bible

Entry 31 · Section 3: Make

Strings, Pipes, and Percussion

Biblical musicians pluck strings, blow pipes, strike drums, and sound cymbals together in worship.

Scripture: Gen 4:21; Ps 150; 1 Chr 15:16

AcousticsPhysics

Illustrative reconstruction of ancient string, pipe, drum, and cymbal players. Instrument forms are plausible comparators and do not claim exact reconstruction of every named biblical instrument.
Illustrative reconstruction of ancient string, pipe, drum, and cymbal players. Instrument forms are plausible comparators and do not claim exact reconstruction of every named biblical instrument.

The question

What physical variable sets pitch or tone in each instrument family?

Why it matters

Jubal's founder designation belongs to the origin story, while this entry explains how the instrument families make sound.

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