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INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC

 What is music?



Music is the combination of sound in a manner that is pleasant and agreeable to the ear. Music can also be defines as series of sound combined in such a way that it will produce beautiful melody, harmony, musical form and expression of emotion. 

Note: Any sound that is not properly organized and made pleasant from the ear is not music but noise.


ELEMENTS OF MUSIC

1. Pitch

2. Melody

3. Harmony

4. Rhythm

5. Dynamics

6.Tempo etc.

TYPES OF MUSIC

1. Jazz music

2. Hip hop music 

3. Rock music

4. Gospel music

5. Soul music

6. Rap music

7. Classical music

8. Fuji music

9. Afro music

10. Rock and roll music etc.

IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC IN THE SOCIETY

Music is important in the society because it is used for the following; 

1. Music is used for entertainment. 

2. Music is used for Religious purposes. 

3.Music is used for Recreation.

4.Music is used for ceremonial purposes. 

5.Music is used for Lullaby.

6. Music is used for communication.

7. Music is used for educating people. 

8. music is used for therapy.

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