Professional musicians in Rome gave public performances that were associated with Roman politics and entertainment. By the 2nd century B.C. formed guilds or throughout empire.?

By the 2nd century B.C., professional musicians in Rome had formed guilds or collegia throughout the empire. These guilds were associations of musicians who worked together to provide music for public events, such as religious festivals, political ceremonies, and theatrical performances. The guilds also provided training for new musicians and helped to protect the rights of their members.