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INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC

Topic: INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC (REVIEW)
Date: 27 / 4 / 2020
Class: YEAR 9

What is music?

Music is the combination of sound in a manner that is pleasant and agreeable to the ear. Any sound that is not pleasant to the ear is not music but noise.

 ELEMENTS OF MUSIC
1. Pitch
2. Rhythm
3. Time
4. Dynamics
5. Timbre
6. Tempo etc.



TYPES OF MUSIC
1. Jazz music
2. Rock music
3. Hip hop music
4. Rap music
5. Popular music
6. Art music
7. Gospel music etc.


IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC IN THE SOCIETY

Music is important in the society because it is used for the following purposes.

1. Music is used for Therapy.
2. Music is used for communication.
3. Music is used for advertisements.
4. Music is used for sports and entertainment.
5. Music is used for religious purposes.
6. Music is used for ceremonial purposes.
7. Music is used for education.

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