The Mesopotamians used this technology in their society for entertainment. They used it to play instruments, and for fun. The lyre also helped them create and learn to play new notes. It's mostly used because it is an interesting instrument. The lyre is shiny.
The difference between now and then s that today the lyre is known as the harp. The harp is a six foot tall instrument. The harp has a lot of strings, and is metal. The lyre is like a rock, and there is wood. All