Music
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Music
Allegory of Music, by François Boucher, 1764
Medium sound, silence, time
Types genres
Originating culture various
Originating era Paleolithic era
Performing arts
• Acrobatics
• Ballet
• Circus skills
• Clown
• Dance
• General Gymnastics
• Magic
• Mime
• Music
• Opera
• Professional wrestling
• Puppetry
• Speech
• Theatre
• Ventriloquism
• v
• t
• e
Music is an art form, and cultural activity, whose medium is sound.
General definitions of music include common elements such as pitch (which
governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter,
and articulation), 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 types of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of
these elements. Music is performed with a vast range of instruments and vocal
techniques ranging from singing to rapping; there are solely instrumental
pieces, solely vocal pieces (such as songs without instrumental accompaniment) and
pieces that combine singing and instruments. The word derives
from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art of the Muses").[1] See glossary of musical
terminology.
In its most general form, the activities describing music as an art form
or cultural activity include the creation of works of music (songs, tunes, symphonies,
and so on), the criticism of music, the study of the history of music, and the aesthetic
examination of music. Ancient Greek and Indian philosophers defined music in two
parts: melodies, as tones ordered horizontally, and harmonies as tones ordered
vertically. Common sayings such as "the harmony of the spheres" and "it is music to
my ears" point to the notion that music is often ordered and pleasant to listen to.
However, 20th-century composer John Cage thought that any sound can be music,
saying, for example, "There is no noise, only sound."[2]
The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of music vary
according to culture and social context. Indeed, throughout history, some new forms
or styles of music have been criticized as "not being music",
including Beethoven's Grosse Fuge string quartet in 1825,[3] early jazz in the
beginning of the 1900s[4] and hardcore punk in the 1980s.[5] There are many types of
music, including popular music, traditional music, art music, music written for
religious ceremonies and work songs such as chanteys. Music ranges from strictly
organized compositions—such as Classical music symphonies from the 1700s and
1800s—through to spontaneously played improvisational music such as jazz,
and avant-garde styles of chance-based contemporary music from the 20th and 21st
centuries.
Music can be divided into genres (e.g., country music) and genres can be further
divided into subgenres (e.g., country blues and pop country are two of the many
country subgenres), although the dividing lines and relationships between music
genres are often subtle, sometimes open to personal interpretation, and occasionally
controversial. For example, it can be hard to draw the line between some early
1980s hard rock and heavy metal. Within the arts, music may be classified as
a performing art, a fine art or as an auditory art. Music may be played or sung and
heard live at a rock concert or orchestra performance, heard live as part of
a dramatic work (a music theater show or opera), or it may be recorded and listened
to on a radio, MP3 player, CD player, smartphone or as film score or TV show.
In many cultures, music is an important part of people's way of life, as it plays a key
role in religious rituals, rite of passage ceremonies (e.g., graduation and marriage),
social activities (e.g., dancing) and cultural activities ranging from
amateur karaoke singing to playing in an amateur funk band or singing in a
community choir. People may make music as a hobby, like a teen playing cello in
a youth orchestra, or work as a professional musician or singer. The music
industry includes the individuals who create new songs and musical pieces (such as
songwriters and composers), individuals who perform music (which include
orchestra, jazz band and rock band musicians, singers and conductors), individuals
who record music (music producers and sound engineers), individuals who organize
concert tours, and individuals who sell recordings, sheet music, and scores to
customers. Even once a song or piece has been performed, music critics, music
journalists, and music scholars may assess and evaluate the piece and its
performance.
Music
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
For other uses, see Music (disambiguation).
Music
Allegory of Music, by François Boucher, 1764
Medium sound, silence, time
Types genres
Originating culture various
Originating era Paleolithic era
Performing arts
• Acrobatics
• Ballet
• Circus skills
• Clown
• Dance
• General Gymnastics
• Magic
• Mime
• Music
• Opera
• Professional wrestling
• Puppetry
• Speech
• Theatre
• Ventriloquism
• v
• t
• e
Music is an art form, and cultural activity, whose medium is sound.
General definitions of music include common elements such as pitch (which
governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter,
and articulation), 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 types of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of
these elements. Music is performed with a vast range of instruments and vocal
techniques ranging from singing to rapping; there are solely instrumental
pieces, solely vocal pieces (such as songs without instrumental accompaniment) and
pieces that combine singing and instruments. The word derives
from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art of the Muses").[1] See glossary of musical
terminology.
In its most general form, the activities describing music as an art form
or cultural activity include the creation of works of music (songs, tunes, symphonies,
and so on), the criticism of music, the study of the history of music, and the aesthetic
examination of music. Ancient Greek and Indian philosophers defined music in two
parts: melodies, as tones ordered horizontally, and harmonies as tones ordered
vertically. Common sayings such as "the harmony of the spheres" and "it is music to
my ears" point to the notion that music is often ordered and pleasant to listen to.
However, 20th-century composer John Cage thought that any sound can be music,
saying, for example, "There is no noise, only sound."[2]
The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of music vary
according to culture and social context. Indeed, throughout history, some new forms
or styles of music have been criticized as "not being music",
including Beethoven's Grosse Fuge string quartet in 1825,[3] early jazz in the
beginning of the 1900s[4] and hardcore punk in the 1980s.[5] There are many types of
music, including popular music, traditional music, art music, music written for
religious ceremonies and work songs such as chanteys. Music ranges from strictly
organized compositions—such as Classical music symphonies from the 1700s and
1800s—through to spontaneously played improvisational music such as jazz,
and avant-garde styles of chance-based contemporary music from the 20th and 21st
centuries.
Music can be divided into genres (e.g., country music) and genres can be further
divided into subgenres (e.g., country blues and pop country are two of the many
country subgenres), although the dividing lines and relationships between music
genres are often subtle, sometimes open to personal interpretation, and occasionally
controversial. For example, it can be hard to draw the line between some early
1980s hard rock and heavy metal. Within the arts, music may be classified as
a performing art, a fine art or as an auditory art. Music may be played or sung and
heard live at a rock concert or orchestra performance, heard live as part of
a dramatic work (a music theater show or opera), or it may be recorded and listened
to on a radio, MP3 player, CD player, smartphone or as film score or TV show.
In many cultures, music is an important part of people's way of life, as it plays a key
role in religious rituals, rite of passage ceremonies (e.g., graduation and marriage),
social activities (e.g., dancing) and cultural activities ranging from
amateur karaoke singing to playing in an amateur funk band or singing in a
community choir. People may make music as a hobby, like a teen playing cello in
a youth orchestra, or work as a professional musician or singer. The music
industry includes the individuals who create new songs and musical pieces (such as
songwriters and composers), individuals who perform music (which include
orchestra, jazz band and rock band musicians, singers and conductors), individuals
who record music (music producers and sound engineers), individuals who organize
concert tours, and individuals who sell recordings, sheet music, and scores to
customers. Even once a song or piece has been performed, music critics, music
journalists, and music scholars may assess and evaluate the piece and its
performance.
Music
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
For other uses, see Music (disambiguation).
Music
Allegory of Music, by François Boucher, 1764
Medium sound, silence, time
Types genres
Originating culture various
Originating era Paleolithic era
Performing arts
• Acrobatics
• Ballet
• Circus skills
• Clown
• Dance
• General Gymnastics
• Magic
• Mime
• Music
• Opera
• Professional wrestling
• Puppetry
• Speech
• Theatre
• Ventriloquism
• v
• t
• e
Music is an art form, and cultural activity, whose medium is sound.
General definitions of music include common elements such as pitch (which
governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter,
and articulation), 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 types of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of
these elements. Music is performed with a vast range of instruments and vocal
techniques ranging from singing to rapping; there are solely instrumental
pieces, solely vocal pieces (such as songs without instrumental accompaniment) and
pieces that combine singing and instruments. The word derives
from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art of the Muses").[1] See glossary of musical
terminology.
In its most general form, the activities describing music as an art form
or cultural activity include the creation of works of music (songs, tunes, symphonies,
and so on), the criticism of music, the study of the history of music, and the aesthetic
examination of music. Ancient Greek and Indian philosophers defined music in two
parts: melodies, as tones ordered horizontally, and harmonies as tones ordered
vertically. Common sayings such as "the harmony of the spheres" and "it is music to
my ears" point to the notion that music is often ordered and pleasant to listen to.
However, 20th-century composer John Cage thought that any sound can be music,
saying, for example, "There is no noise, only sound."[2]
The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of music vary
according to culture and social context. Indeed, throughout history, some new forms
or styles of music have been criticized as "not being music",
including Beethoven's Grosse Fuge string quartet in 1825,[3] early jazz in the
beginning of the 1900s[4] and hardcore punk in the 1980s.[5] There are many types of
music, including popular music, traditional music, art music, music written for
religious ceremonies and work songs such as chanteys. Music ranges from strictly
organized compositions—such as Classical music symphonies from the 1700s and
1800s—through to spontaneously played improvisational music such as jazz,
and avant-garde styles of chance-based contemporary music from the 20th and 21st
centuries.
Music can be divided into genres (e.g., country music) and genres can be further
divided into subgenres (e.g., country blues and pop country are two of the many
country subgenres), although the dividing lines and relationships between music
genres are often subtle, sometimes open to personal interpretation, and occasionally
controversial. For example, it can be hard to draw the line between some early
1980s hard rock and heavy metal. Within the arts, music may be classified as
a performing art, a fine art or as an auditory art. Music may be played or sung and
heard live at a rock concert or orchestra performance, heard live as part of
a dramatic work (a music theater show or opera), or it may be recorded and listened
to on a radio, MP3 player, CD player, smartphone or as film score or TV show.
In many cultures, music is an important part of people's way of life, as it plays a key
role in religious rituals, rite of passage ceremonies (e.g., graduation and marriage),
social activities (e.g., dancing) and cultural activities ranging from
amateur karaoke singing to playing in an amateur funk band or singing in a
community choir. People may make music as a hobby, like a teen playing cello in
a youth orchestra, or work as a professional musician or singer. The music
industry includes the individuals who create new songs and musical pieces (such as
songwriters and composers), individuals who perform music (which include
orchestra, jazz band and rock band musicians, singers and conductors), individuals
who record music (music producers and sound engineers), individuals who organize
concert tours, and individuals who sell recordings, sheet music, and scores to
customers. Even once a song or piece has been performed, music critics, music
journalists, and music scholars may assess and evaluate the piece and its
performance.
Music
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
For other uses, see Music (disambiguation).
Music
Allegory of Music, by François Boucher, 1764
Medium sound, silence, time
Types genres
Originating culture various
Originating era Paleolithic era
Performing arts
• Acrobatics
• Ballet
• Circus skills
• Clown
• Dance
• General Gymnastics
• Magic
• Mime
• Music
• Opera
• Professional wrestling
• Puppetry
• Speech
• Theatre
• Ventriloquism
• v
• t
• e
Music is an art form, and cultural activity, whose medium is sound.
General definitions of music include common elements such as pitch (which
governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter,
and articulation), 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 types of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of
these elements. Music is performed with a vast range of instruments and vocal
techniques ranging from singing to rapping; there are solely instrumental
pieces, solely vocal pieces (such as songs without instrumental accompaniment) and
pieces that combine singing and instruments. The word derives
from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art of the Muses").[1] See glossary of musical
terminology.
In its most general form, the activities describing music as an art form
or cultural activity include the creation of works of music (songs, tunes, symphonies,
and so on), the criticism of music, the study of the history of music, and the aesthetic
examination of music. Ancient Greek and Indian philosophers defined music in two
parts: melodies, as tones ordered horizontally, and harmonies as tones ordered
vertically. Common sayings such as "the harmony of the spheres" and "it is music to
my ears" point to the notion that music is often ordered and pleasant to listen to.
However, 20th-century composer John Cage thought that any sound can be music,
saying, for example, "There is no noise, only sound."[2]
The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of music vary
according to culture and social context. Indeed, throughout history, some new forms
or styles of music have been criticized as "not being music",
including Beethoven's Grosse Fuge string quartet in 1825,[3] early jazz in the
beginning of the 1900s[4] and hardcore punk in the 1980s.[5] There are many types of
music, including popular music, traditional music, art music, music written for
religious ceremonies and work songs such as chanteys. Music ranges from strictly
organized compositions—such as Classical music symphonies from the 1700s and
1800s—through to spontaneously played improvisational music such as jazz,
and avant-garde styles of chance-based contemporary music from the 20th and 21st
centuries.
Music can be divided into genres (e.g., country music) and genres can be further
divided into subgenres (e.g., country blues and pop country are two of the many
country subgenres), although the dividing lines and relationships between music
genres are often subtle, sometimes open to personal interpretation, and occasionally
controversial. For example, it can be hard to draw the line between some early
1980s hard rock and heavy metal. Within the arts, music may be classified as
a performing art, a fine art or as an auditory art. Music may be played or sung and
heard live at a rock concert or orchestra performance, heard live as part of
a dramatic work (a music theater show or opera), or it may be recorded and listened
to on a radio, MP3 player, CD player, smartphone or as film score or TV show.
In many cultures, music is an important part of people's way of life, as it plays a key
role in religious rituals, rite of passage ceremonies (e.g., graduation and marriage),
social activities (e.g., dancing) and cultural activities ranging from
amateur karaoke singing to playing in an amateur funk band or singing in a
community choir. People may make music as a hobby, like a teen playing cello in
a youth orchestra, or work as a professional musician or singer. The music
industry includes the individuals who create new songs and musical pieces (such as
songwriters and composers), individuals who perform music (which include
orchestra, jazz band and rock band musicians, singers and conductors), individuals
who record music (music producers and sound engineers), individuals who organize
concert tours, and individuals who sell recordings, sheet music, and scores to
customers. Even once a song or piece has been performed, music critics, music
journalists, and music scholars may assess and evaluate the piece and its
performance.
Music
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
For other uses, see Music (disambiguation).
Music
Allegory of Music, by François Boucher, 1764
Medium sound, silence, time
Types genres
Originating culture various
Originating era Paleolithic era
Performing arts
• Acrobatics
• Ballet
• Circus skills
• Clown
• Dance
• General Gymnastics
• Magic
• Mime
• Music
• Opera
• Professional wrestling
• Puppetry
• Speech
• Theatre
• Ventriloquism
• v
• t
• e
Music is an art form, and cultural activity, whose medium is sound.
General definitions of music include common elements such as pitch (which
governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter,
and articulation), 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 types of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of
these elements. Music is performed with a vast range of instruments and vocal
techniques ranging from singing to rapping; there are solely instrumental
pieces, solely vocal pieces (such as songs without instrumental accompaniment) and
pieces that combine singing and instruments. The word derives
from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art of the Muses").[1] See glossary of musical
terminology.
In its most general form, the activities describing music as an art form
or cultural activity include the creation of works of music (songs, tunes, symphonies,
and so on), the criticism of music, the study of the history of music, and the aesthetic
examination of music. Ancient Greek and Indian philosophers defined music in two
parts: melodies, as tones ordered horizontally, and harmonies as tones ordered
vertically. Common sayings such as "the harmony of the spheres" and "it is music to
my ears" point to the notion that music is often ordered and pleasant to listen to.
However, 20th-century composer John Cage thought that any sound can be music,
saying, for example, "There is no noise, only sound."[2]
The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of music vary
according to culture and social context. Indeed, throughout history, some new forms
or styles of music have been criticized as "not being music",
including Beethoven's Grosse Fuge string quartet in 1825,[3] early jazz in the
beginning of the 1900s[4] and hardcore punk in the 1980s.[5] There are many types of
music, including popular music, traditional music, art music, music written for
religious ceremonies and work songs such as chanteys. Music ranges from strictly
organized compositions—such as Classical music symphonies from the 1700s and
1800s—through to spontaneously played improvisational music such as jazz,
and avant-garde styles of chance-based contemporary music from the 20th and 21st
centuries.
Music can be divided into genres (e.g., country music) and genres can be further
divided into subgenres (e.g., country blues and pop country are two of the many
country subgenres), although the dividing lines and relationships between music
genres are often subtle, sometimes open to personal interpretation, and occasionally
controversial. For example, it can be hard to draw the line between some early
1980s hard rock and heavy metal. Within the arts, music may be classified as
a performing art, a fine art or as an auditory art. Music may be played or sung and
heard live at a rock concert or orchestra performance, heard live as part of
a dramatic work (a music theater show or opera), or it may be recorded and listened
to on a radio, MP3 player, CD player, smartphone or as film score or TV show.
In many cultures, music is an important part of people's way of life, as it plays a key
role in religious rituals, rite of passage ceremonies (e.g., graduation and marriage),
social activities (e.g., dancing) and cultural activities ranging from
amateur karaoke singing to playing in an amateur funk band or singing in a
community choir. People may make music as a hobby, like a teen playing cello in
a youth orchestra, or work as a professional musician or singer. The music
industry includes the individuals who create new songs and musical pieces (such as
songwriters and composers), individuals who perform music (which include
orchestra, jazz band and rock band musicians, singers and conductors), individuals
who record music (music producers and sound engineers), individuals who organize
concert tours, and individuals who sell recordings, sheet music, and scores to
customers. Even once a song or piece has been performed, music critics, music
journalists, and music scholars may assess and evaluate the piece and its
performance.
