Music world

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Music world

Can you think of a day without music? We can hear music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They listen to music, they dance to music, and they learn to play musical instruments.

But what is music? Specialists explain that music isn't only a combination of pleasant sounds. It is an art which reflects life, our moods and emotions. Music appeals to our hearts, transforms our feelings, conquers our souls and enriches our minds.

There are a lot of different kinds of music. Some of them appeared long ago, and some are modern. For example, folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Folk songs are very tuneful and pleasant to listen to. Classical music is often associated with the music of the past. However, this style also includes music being written now, and we may speak of modern classical music. Classical music is always a complex of emotions. It gives delight, pleasure and a sense of happiness.

Rap is a modern musical style where the singer speaks or shouts the words in time to music with a steady beat. Somebody prefers pop music, because it is breathtaking and full of energy. When you listen to pop music it makes you forget the problems of everyday life. It helps to relax when you are tired, and entertains when you want to have fun. One example is Abba. It was formed in 1973 in Sweden. Abba's cheerful tunes made them international pop stars and one of the most successful groups of the seventies. Their most famous songs ("Waterloo", "Money, Money, Money", "Knowing Me, Knowing You", etc.) often topped European charts. Though the group doesn't exist any more, it is still popular with people of all ages.

Some young people are fond of heavy metal, it is not to everyone's taste. The older generation thinks that this kind of music is too loud and can destroy our ears.

Great Britain has produced more popular music stars than any other country. Over the last 30 years rock and pop music have been very popular in Britain. The Beatles, with their style of singing, eloquent and exciting, is still one of the most popular groups. British groups often set new trends in music. New styles, groups and singers continue to appear. Many of the new bands have been able to use the changes in technology to develop their music. Computerized drum machines, synthesizers and other electronic instruments are now just as popular as the piano and electric guitars.

Tastes differ. So people's musical interests range from pop and rock music, which are extremely popular nowadays, especially among young people, to classical music and opera. Each generation has its own tastes.

Махачкала, 2019