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usic is an artform that shows off the limits classical, coutnry— an almost-endless
Mof human creativtiy, emotion, and list. This isn’t the end! There exists
culture. Across the globe, many languages countless number of styles in every genre.
exist. But music? Music is a universal For example, within the genre of rock,
language that bridges barriers, bring- there are different styles such as classic
ing people together regardless rock, punk rock, and alternative rock,
of gender, race, or skin tone. each with its own unique sound and
It reflects many things, such characteristics.
as the emotion given in the These genres of music aren’t similar
lyrics, the heart-touching in most ways. Some may be completely
melodies and the different from others! This is what
various tones that makes every song different from each
shake the human other and makes every genre unique.
heart and soul. If we take an example, rock music
“Life is like a is characterized by its use of eletcric
beautiful melody, instruments, strong rhythms, and
only the lyrics are often rebellious attitude. Some bands
messed up” - Hans that fall under this genre are The Beat-
Andersen. les and Coldplay. They are known for their
Music isn’t alone by itself impressive performances that give everyone
too; it has many forms and styles. Every a tingle in their spine.
person in this world has their own taste in music, Its opposite could be seen as classical music,
some may like classical whereas some prefer which typically features orchestras, acoustic
rock. Musical taste is the concept of a person’s instruments, and more structured compo-
liking of a certain genre of music. A person’s sitions. The English Chamber Orchestra is
taste in music cannot be determined by another known for its emotional, moving performances
person, as it is unique to everyone. The musical
taste of a person says a lot about their person- which have motivated many souls.
ality. But not necessarily accurate though, as In conclusion, music is a universal language
someone who looks big, tough and cold maybe that unites people across the globe, transcending
a fan of jazz. cultural and linguistic boundaries. Its different
There are many styles in the world of styles and genres, from pop to rock to classical,
music. The most popular genre of all time is give something for everyone, reflecting the
“Pop Music”. Pop music is characterized by its range of human emotion. Our personal musical
catchy melodies, rhythmic beats, and relatable preferences are a reflection of our unique
lyrics, appealing to a broad audience across personalities, showing the power of music that
all age groups and cultures. Michael Jackson, resonate deeply within us. As we continue to
Taylor Swift, The Weekend and many more fall explore and appreciate the world of music, we
into this unique category of music. discover new sounds and styles that make our
Pop music isn’t the limit of music. There lives more enjoyable and connect us to others
also exist genres such as rock, jazz, Indie, in unusual ways.
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