Greek vocal music extends far back into ancient times where mixed-gender choruses performed for entertainment, celebration and spiritual reasons. Instruments during that period included the double-reed aulos and the plucked string instrument, the lyre, especially the special kind called a kithara. Music played an important role in the education system during ancient times. Boys were taught music from the age of <answer>six</answer>. Later influences from the Roman Empire, Middle East, and the Byzantine Empire also had effect on Greek music.
During ancient Greece, at what age were boys taught music?
six