Music is the art of arranging sounds in time to produce a composition through the elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre. It is one of the universal cultural aspects of all human societies. 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"); see § Etymology and 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."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, early jazz in the beginning of the 1900s and hardcore punk in the 1980s. 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., alternative country and country pop 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.
There was a discussion on chat whether there was some kind of correlation between science and the kind of music people liked. And since people like to vote on polls, we decided to make a poll about it!
Please vote on your favorite science and your favorite music (choosing more then one...
I have a real hard time studying. If I am at university then I can't concentrate. I get distracted by just someone passing behind me or others talking.
If I stay home I can't study as I sit in front of the computer and then I always steal some time by staying on youtube or checking my email. I...
Homework Statement
How do fundamentals, harmonics, consonance, dissonance, and musical intervals relate to violin?
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I researched and read everything related to this topic.. but I don't understand anything..
Why do so many people my age express such a dislike for country music? It's excellent music, in my opinion, yet I've noticed that saying I like country has at times earned me a badge of dislike.
After taking an intersession music appreciation course, I have a new interest in music from the classical era.
Mozart's Symphony #40 in G minor is the best sound I've ever heard - period. Anyone have any recommendations for other things I should check out?
I hear it's great to have in the...
Jethro Tull, here's the short version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBnyT2L6Okk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7-EEGiABBU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGQsC3qZeL4&feature=related
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGQsC3qZeL4&...
What music are you listening to now??
As a casual contact to see how your life is going today - What music are you listening to now? -- link[/SIZE]
Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3oHmVhviO8&feature=related
I recently posted a question, about mechanical engineering in music, and someone told me that most of the engineering done relating to music is on the Electrical Engineering side, I was wondering if anyone could give me some more information on the specifics of it? Like what exactly would you do?
I was wondering, do you think that any particular genres of music primarily have a certain political leaning? For example, would you call most rappers liberal, or most country music artists conservative?
In particular, is it possible to assign a political leaning to practitioners of metal?
Do professional and recognized qualifications in extra curricular activities like music have any affect on scholarships/aid when applying for a Ph.D. in grad. school?
I know Ph.D. is a far serious business and extra curriculars may not be that important, but achievements in such activities do...
Best background music for reading physics :)
I have about 5 hours worth of reading ahead of me of hep-ph papers and was wondering if anyone has any favourites/suggestions for non-distracting background music.
I have a couple of Beirut albums on this computer, and a best-of Chopin, but...
An article by one of my lecturers. I think this is a must read for anyone with a background in music and maths.
http://www.parabola.unsw.edu.au/vol26_no1/vol26_no1_1.pdf
It's a bit long, but not that 'dense' if you know what I mean so it's easy to get through.
Let me know what you guys...
I just purchased a condo built in 1992. The door bell is fine in that I get the ding-dong sound.
However, attached to the door bell is a small box with DIP switch selectable music. This box has wires labeled FRONT, REAR, and TRANS.
The wires were attached to the to the corresponding wire on...
Problem (in my words):
So, in music, the interval of an octave between two tones corresponds to doubling the frequency of the oscillation. In early Greek music, the interval of a fifth corresponded to multiplying the frequency by 3/2. With this definition of a fifth, prove that non of the...
First, as an electronic tech, 30+years, I learned about a sinewave,
definition: a wave that can be expressed as the sine of a linear function of time, space or both.
Key here to me is the word expressed.
The sinewave I learned about was a phasor going anti-clockwise in a circle...
I think it's a good idea to listen music while you study. Of course, when you live in a house with extremely noise from the road, is better to listen music.
The issue is, what kind of music help you to keep you concentrated?
I can listen a wide range of music (instrumental): Classical music...
I'm looking for music that has something to do with physics, or more generally any science or math topic. I am always intrigued when an artist makes music about science, given some of the social stigmas associated with it in mainstream thinking. Does anyone know of any music like this? I'll give...
Music to Race to...
I recently picked myself up a racing game that allows you to import your own playlists of music. Unfortunately I have found that I do not have a very wide selection of music that is very good for racing. I would like suggestions of music that would be good to listen to...
Hello.
So today I came up with an idea that since light if vibration as well as sound, could sound emit light? I know through sonoluminescence light is emitted from water using the three sides of space and vibration.
I just thought it might be cool to play a keyboard or something and have...
Happened to go to a group of fundamental pentecostal families for a music night, where we spent the evening singing pop songs. We were singing a few devotional songs too, as expected. I randomly sang a virgin Mary devotional song, and everyone started looking at me as if I spoke some profanity...
There is a great depth to the mathematics associated with music in terms of chord structure and progression, but clearly the brain does not primarily compute frequencies, ratios and sequences when improvising. However, there is clearly a correlation between mathematical abilities and musical...
my main question: is there some mathematical formula that leads to a great song? be it a beat, melody, etc. what is the mathematical difference between dissonance and connosance? we know that listening to classical music at a young age results in high math scores. but why?
i have listened to...
Okay, lately I find that listening to something upbeat, techno-y, kind of repetitive, and fast paced has really helped me do my math homework.
Lately the song: such great heights- the version by the postal service has been on repeat its practically my perfect companion for math lol.. I feel...
A couple months ago I've recently got into classical music. It's quite nice, but so far I've been sticking to only a few composers mostly in the Romantic style. The music is great but I'm looking to expand my horizons beyond Beethoven, Schubert, and Chopin so I wanted to ask PF: who are your top...
Is anyone into psy? Some Led Zep tracks head in that direction (No Quarter), a lot of Pink Floyd, and Hendrex's Voodoo Child. Tibetan chants too are very very trippy at times. Some of the members of the forum must have lived through the whole psychedelia period, what stuff did you all listen to?
Can you write a Christmas song without using the word "Christmas"?
If it is possible, can you give an example?
If it isn't, how many times do you have to say "Christmas" in the same song before it is considered a Christmas song? Is it less than twenty?
Bah-Humbug!
These are no more than drugs. They work as drugs in people' brains. So why should they be encouraged or even consumed in the first place? In my view, we need to ban them. Or we should legalize all drugs.
Why do you listen to the music you listen to?
Some people listen to music simply because it is pleasing to their ears or because they like the rhythms, or whatever.
I, personally, listen to music usually for the lyrical message and musical feelings. For instance, I have a wide range of...
Homework Statement
Two loudspeakers at an outdoor rock concert are located 2.4 meters apart. You are standing 17.7 meters from one of the speakers and 20.7 from the other. During a sound check, the technician sends the exact same frequency to both speakers while you listen. The technician...
What differentiates the sound of a tree falling from the sound of a piano playing? What differentiates the sound of a piano (near-universally classified as music) from the sound of a rapper (still argument about naming that music)?
Now I'm sure many of you have heard that it's easier to perform certain tasks when listening to music and etc. I was always a bit unsure about this because I'm someone who doesn't listen to music often and I prefer silence for when I study or read.
What do you guys think about music and its...
Something I think I should tell you to ask
for your advice right here,
as I spend a lot of time on the Internet, I don't have many friend, and I am
an international student in my dorm.
Some of the guys next to my room just keep turning the music with loud bass and am really annoyed as...
What are some songs that physicists listen to?
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Aug06/physics.music.html" Richard Feynman playing bongos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKTSaezB4p8
I like classical songs, without sings/voice
Piano, classical guitaring ect..
I also like black metal, as it...
I heard a sample of music of what I thought to be irish and celtic music in some commercial for irish beer and liked the music, but I am not familiar with any irish and/or celtic folk musicians; any recommendations
Well, this is General Discussion, and I have been here awhile, so I figured maybe I could show my music.
I make different types of genres, but today I have some dark moody orchestral for you..
It's 3 songs clocking in at 12 MB or so..
Please let me know what you think...
I think it's safe to claim that since songs and albums are under U.S. copyright law, it is illegal to download them. However, I have a few questions regarding this matter.
First and foremost, how exactly does the government track that you are downloading illegal music? Is it through IP...
My neighbour is playing their music far too loud and it's been going on for weeks.
Is there possible some way I could make something to screw with their radio from a-far? Only about 10 meters.
I could just ask them to turn it down, but that's not nearly as fun
Have any non Americans not heard of the music group Boney M? Or any American heard of Boney M?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boney_M
I was quite surprised that none of my American friends ever heard of them. Boney M was a world hit in 70s and 80s. At the bottom of the above wiki link, they...
More than 200 dancers perform their version of "Do Re Mi", in the Central Station of Antwerp. With just 2 rehearsals they created this amazing stunt!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYAUazLI9k&annotation_id=annotation_72265&feature=iv
So I'm not big on blaring death metal from a $20 boom box while doing Calculus problems or anything, but I'll often put some light classical music on in the background while studying, or the occasional rock and roll at a fairly low volume. My question is, how does this affect one's ability to...
I just want to make sure I know these things correctly for an upcoming test, so if anyone can let me know, correct me (especially on the bolded stuff), or give me some extra info, that'd be great!
-Music has a constant waveform (sinusoidal), meaning it consists of musical notes with constant...
Hello I'm a visual artist and I'm trying to make a project were I need to add a sound to a photograph hang to a wall in a picture frame.The source of the sound it will be a ipod (unless someone has a better idea)I need to build a device to make the music from the ipod place in the narrow place...
I would like to make some custom made extension springs out of music wire. Can anyone provide the formula's to determine the wire thickness, coil diameter and coil length to achieve a desired spring constant?
The motivation is that I need some small springs in my research and it is difficult...
Hi every one,
This question is not related to politics. However I am looking for a background music for my video on physics. I love the background music in this web site:-
http://www.origenmusic.com/background-music.html
Do you know a place to download this music (if it is freely...
Is there a specific reason why the music notes are of the well-known frequencies? Or, the frequencies just became the de facto standard from some historical musical instrument?
http://www.techlib.com/reference/musical_note_frequencies.htm
I was wondering if sound processing is similar to...