MUSIC

Music is hard to define. It can mean different things to different people, it can affect people in different ways. Music is defined as “an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.” (“Dictonary.com”)

The idea of music is so broad, it is impossible to confine it to a few simple words. Perhaps the only true way to understand music is to experience it. Reading the lyrics of a song is wildly

different than listening to it. However listening to the song without the lyrics is useless. To truly understand music, one must appreciate and understand all parts of a song.

Music can also impact mood, mindsets, and thought. Listening to music can change one’s mindset, it can set the mood for a dinner or workout, it can help boost creativity and streamline thought, and so much more. Music can impact different people in different ways. This is why it is so beautiful. It can affect each person individually, or it can affect whole groups of people together, at places such as concerts or music festivals.

The purpose of music is indefinite. Is it a medium for artistic expression? Yes, perhaps the most accessible and widely used. Music connects people. It allows people to express themselves, create things, and enjoy life. It is for all of these reasons that music is beautiful.