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Music is the art of arranging sounds in time 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 (mousiké; "(art) of the Muses").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.

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  1. Dan

    FIXRADIO - Tunes Request Thread & DAB Radio Recommendations Thread

    FIXRADIO - Tunes Request Thread - The TilersForums.com official unofficial tunes request and shout-out thread. This isn't something we've organised with FIXRADIO officially. So it's the unofficial official tunes request thread. If you really really want a tune on, use the usual channels...
  2. T

    Sunday night music tunes.

  3. T

    New music channel coming in the New Year!

    Greatest hits radio! Or something similar coming to wireless in the New Year. I think it’s in other cities but renamed in the North East. Still like Gold to listen to at work. What’s your background entertainment?
  4. T

    Music thread - Sunday afternoon easy listening.

    https://youtu.be/IYj2hex99gY
  5. M

    glasto sunday thread

    Anybody else watching galstonbury.. im loving it tonight and im not a massive music fan. Not sure if i want to go though lol
  6. T

    Best Xmas song

    Mud - lonely this Christmas In 1974 I was! All the best/ popular Xmas songs are '70s.
  7. H

    For Sale the cure tickets

    2 x seated tickets for the cure at Wembley on 2nd December Can't go due to a selfish baby being born;) Sold out ages ago Face value wanted Cheers, Harry
  8. F

    Apple Music

    just for my new phone today which came with 6 months free Apple Music, I must say, I'm impressed, can listen to any album on there or single, I can see it getting some use at work through the Dewalt radio! Any one else got it?
  9. D

    Music On Route..

    Listening to Charlie Puth - Marvin Gaye on the radio this morning, full blast, window down, breeze going through my hair, shades on, on route to College for a day of tiling. Ahhhhh Bisto!!
  10. Dave

    Tilerforums Tunz Thread.

    Well a tunz thread used to be a hit in the day..lol.. So lets start another .... Simply go to You tube , copy link , then paste to your reply , the forum software does the rest..:).. View: http://youtu.be/xeugznpGKPA
  11. J

    Apple to Samsung. moving my music? Help please.

    Hello all. Just got a new Samsung Galaxy S4, after not being appealed by the same old pish from apple. glad I made the move. But. I have a bit of music in my itunes account. How do I (easily and in moron terms) get it onto my new Samsung please. Thanks.
  12. B

    Awful music!

    What's the worse music you've been subjected to at work??? Hahaha, my mates working at the NEC with some guy playing The Lighthouse family non stop!!! He's not happy. We tiled a huge site and the plasterer would play Neil Diamond and Celine Dion full blast all day, it was hell...:bigcry:
  13. K

    The problem with 'Pop' Music??

    I try really hard to like it, Honest, but it all sounds the same to me. Watch the clip to understand why. Very clever and very funny. Give me Mahler whilst tiling any day.:thumbsup: http://www.videobash.com/video_show/axis-of-awesome-3630
  14. D

    friday night is music night

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCgNCczbixc
  15. D

    Weekend music thread...( TOOOONS)

    Thought some tunzzzzz were in order...:thumbsup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GchEVSx9XEA
  16. T

    That's what I call music 80

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTs_gQLInYo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUKFZbPx4Uk And I remember the 1st one.
  17. D

    music night anyone..

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxE&ob=av2e
  18. U

    tune in for good music :-)

    In my studio listening to our local radio, and it's great, if you want to listen along go to: Yorkshire Coast Radio - Home Page If it suddenly turn naff after this, well these things happen, but it's been great so far. Enjoy, see you later, byeee :) :) :)
  19. I

    Live music

    Started a job today for a chap who is a music teacher (he teaches it from home) and he also does a bit of pub performing at the weekends. Today was his practice day so I've had no need for the radio! To be fair to him he was very good and had quite a wide selection of tunes, some Take That...
  20. N

    dentdale music and beer fest

    some of my pals are trying to get me to go camping , take all the kids with us , im not really into camping, just wondering if any one has ever been to this Dentdale Music & Beer Festival 24th - 26th June 2011 - Home page
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