Wednesday, July 22, 2009

The purpose of making music

Why do people make music?

People make music either as a living or as a hobby. Sometimes people create music as a way of expressing themselves. Mankind uses music to express and convey feelings and to develop a feeling of togetherness. Different social groups have their own songs that give them an identity: the socialists have the socialist international, soccer and football clubs have their songs, nations have anthems. Music may express sadness, love, loneliness, happiness and so on, and so conveys those feelings to other people. Some languages in Africa and the Chinese language use melody to differentiate between meanings, thus the border between music/melody and speech only is not always clear. Music consists of rhythm and melody; dancing goes according to the rhythm and singing according to the melody.

Is the music made for entertainment?

Music is made for entertainment to some people, while others make music as a living.

Is the music used as an accompaniment for a dance?

Music is used as an accompaniment for a dance. They usually dance to the music during special occasions.

Is the music a part of everyday life?

The music is played more often on special occasions. However, it can also be played in everyday lives.

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