ACTIVITY 3 WEEK 7 MODULE 7
MUSIC
is an art form, and a cultural activity, whose medium is sound.General definition of music include common elements such as pitch(which governs melody and harmony), ryhthm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulations), dynamics (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture (which are sometimes termed the “color” of a musical sound). Different styles or type of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of these elements. Music is performed with a vast range of instruments and vocal techniques
HISTORY OF MUSIC
Music is found in every known society, past and present, and is considered to be a cultural universal.Since all people of the world, including the most isolated tribal groups, have a form of music, it may be concluded that music is likely to have been present in the ancestral population prior to the dispersal of humans around the world. Consequently, the first music may have been invented in Africa and then evolved to become a fundamental constituent of human life, using various different materials to make various instruments
THE MUSIC GENRE
A music genre is a conventional category that identifies some pieces of music as belonging to a shared tradition or set of conventions. Music can be divided into different genres in many different ways. The artistic nature of music means that these classifications are often subjective and controversial, and some genres may overlap
THE TOP GENRES OF MUSIC INDUSTRY
ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC
Generally referred as EDM, this form of music is produced by DJs who add dozens of tones to a piece to create unique music. You can hear them in clubs or even live,
ROCK
characterized by a strong beat, the use of blues forms and the presence of rock instruments such as electric guitar, electric bass, electric organ or electric piano.This assumes that rock can be marked off from other sorts of music formally
JAZZ
Jazz is a kind of music in which improvisation is typically an important part. In most jazz performances, players play solos which they make up on the spot, which requires considerable skill. There is tremendous variety in jazz, but most jazz is very rhythmic, has a forward momentum called “swing,” and uses “bent” or “blue” notes. You can often hear “call–and–response” patterns in jazz, in which one instrument, voice, or part of the band answers another
RAP
usually delivered over a beat, typically provided by a dj,turntablist,beat boxer, or performed a acapella without accompaniment. Stylistically, rap occupies a gray area between speech, prose, poetry, and singing. The word, which predates the musical form, originally meant “to lightly strike”,and is now used to describe quick speech or repartee.
POP
is the genre of popular music that produces the most hits. … Songs that become hits almost always share certain features that are sometimes called the pop music formula. They have a good rhythm, a catchy melody, and are easy to remember and sing along to
HOW DOES MUSIC AFFECT US
Music affecs our emotions. When we listen to sad songs,we tend to feel a decline in mood. When we listen to happy songs, we feel happier.Music is an important part of our life as it is away of expressing our feelings as well as emotions. Some people consider music as a way to escape from the pain of life. It gives you relief and allows you to reduce the stress.Certain music improves the mood, intelligence, motivation and concentration. It also improves the quality of life and aids in physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs.
The reason why i feel that the world would be a very dull place without music because music is one of the main source of entertainment in the world.Hence, this shows that without music many people who enjoy songs would not be able to find a source of entertainment and thus making the world a very dull place.
REMEMBER!
MUSIC IS A PIECE OF ART THAT GOES IN THE EARS STRAIGHT TO THE HEART
ARIENNE JOY CABALONGA MAXWELL