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What is the oldest surviving notated work of music?

The Hurrian Hymn to Nikkal.

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Why: The Hurrian Hymn to Nikkal, found on clay tablets at Ugarit, is the oldest surviving notated music.

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That hymn really made the clay sing.
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Answer: The Hurrian Hymn to Nikkal. The Hurrian Hymn to Nikkal, found on clay tablets at Ugarit, is the oldest surviving notated music.

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    Checked 2026-11-07.

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