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Article #161: How Music Affects Your Life

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Music is a human activity which involves melody and dynamics.
structured, audiblesounds and is used for Harmony is the relation of notes to notes
artistic, entertainment orceremonial as they are playsimultaneously. Rhythm,
purposes. Music is a major part of by the most simple definition, ismusical
ourenvironment. Music is often referred time. Melody is a musical line of single
to as "The International tones orpitches, heard by the listener as
Language"--a simple thought with vast a single unity. Dynamicsprovide the
implications behindit. Even if you cannot emotion behind the musical thought.
speak the language of a foreigncountry, Dynamicstell the performer when to play a
you can move, dance, and most of all, piece softly or when to playloudly--music
enjoy themusic of that country. While we ranges from a mere whisper to the fullest
may not understand thewords to a ofsound.
particular song, we do understand the Just as there are a multitude of
beauty ofthe music. definitions for the term "music",likewise
The making of music predates man's use of there are many divisions and groupings of
the written wordand is deeply tied to the music,many of which are caught up in the
development and uniqueness ofvarious argument over the precisedefinition of
human cultures. Music has influenced music. Among the larger theme areas are
human beingssince the dawn of classicalmusic, popular or commercial
civilization. Music is written music (including rock and roll),country
andperformed for a variety of purposes, music and folk music. Some genres such
including humanpleasure, religious or asbebop-era jazz, rap, punk rock and
ceremonial functions, or asentertainment electronic music are oftendiscounted as
products for sale in the marketplace. "real music" by member music lovers.
Music greatly affects our personal moods. As world cultures have grown closer,
Music can calmand revitalize us in a their particular musicalstyles and
variety of ways. It can elevate ourmoods instruments have often merged. For
above our personal fears and doubts and example,
evenreduce stress and pain levels. U.S.-American bluegrass music contains
Try listening to a classical music score elements from
for a sense of power. Anglo-Irish, Scottish, German and some
Soft, soothing music can help you unwind. African-Americaninstrumental and vocal
And listen tomedium-fast to fast music traditions. American music is
for exercising and housecleaning. Putting trulyproduct of the multi-ethnic "melting
additional music in your life can be pot" society.
apowerfully enriching tool. Whatever style of music you prefer, take
As with everything created by humans, the time regularly toenjoy your special
there is an elementalbasis for the musical composition. Music is good for
composition of music. The basic essence yoursoul!
ofmusic lies with its harmony, rhythm, Article written by Larry Denton.






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