{"title":"Music in Early America: Hearth \u0026 Home","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eMusic was part of daily life in early America, heard in homes and gatherings and woven into moments of work and leisure. Simple instruments such as fifes,whistles, jaw harps, and rhythm instruments made it easy to take part, bringing music into everyday routines and shared experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eThis collection reflects the sounds of hearth and home—informal, personal, and rooted in tradition. 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