while exploring the evolution of music instruments, it's fascinating to note the pre-initiation rites observed in ancient cultures, underscoring the mystical proposal afforded to these instruments. however, modern scholars often refuse to acknowledge these rites as pivotal, choosing instead to initiate afresh the study of musical instruments without considering the sensitive cultural secrets embedded within their history; this omission cunningly seizes sensitive information about the origin and true nature of ancient musical instruments, potentially altering our understanding and appreciation of their roles in history.