Music Research Paper

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Music The art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion is called music. Music comes in diverse styles, can be produced through numerous processes, and has deep meaning and cultural references. Catchy tunes and rhythms can set the tone for and event change someone’s disposition or mood. Music has influenced some of the greatest people in the world, and is still doing the same thing today. Each person enjoys a different type of music, and they to follow along to a different beat. Music has been sorted into categories, called genres. The list of genres includes Brass, Children's, Classical, Folk, Religious, Popular, Country, Electronic, Hip hop, Jazz, Latin, Pop, Reggae, R&B, and Rock. Different genres appeal to different people, and they have different sounds to them. Some genres are quiet and are intended for an older crowd, while others are loud and meant for the younger generations. Each genre of music is made through different processes. Music can be made by singing, playing instruments, or just created from random sounds in the world around us. Individual artists have different accents and tones of voice, and each person makes a different sound when playing an instrument, and that’s what makes music so interesting. Music has been present since the dawn of time and is intertwined in history. Ever since birth, most people are exposed to new songs and rhythms. Music is inspired by different events happening in daily life. Some artists, such as Taylor Swift write songs inspired by break-ups, while other artists like Ed Sheeran write about emotions before a relationship. In Indian tribes, songs were used to describe how something happened or to keep a tradition. National anthems show the progress of civilizations and they also tell a story. Music can change someone’s mood and their

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