What Is Music & Why Do We Like It?

Music is an artistic form of communication consisting of sound and silence. Elements of music are pitch, (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (with its associated tempos, meter, and articulation) dynamics, structure, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture. Furthermore, music goes beyond this simple definition and crosses over into cultural dimensions that evolve over time.

Music's relentless rhythmic pulse or other repetitive architectural elements helps explain time and set up the frame work to match new phrases against the old. Contrasting differences with change, music works well when the change is merely a slight shift from the original similar to thought and vision. Often this slight change from the original best reveals the object's form and even acknowledges that the original exists.

Playing music has been around since before recorded history. It is something that brings people together, breaks down barriers and most often leads to a good time. Making music is fun! Even more so, playing music is good for you brain in developing spatial-temporal reasoning. Playing music is good for your body be relieving stress, increased levels of melatonin which all helps support a healthy immune system. Playing music is great for the soul by reducing stress, anxiety, depression and even loneliness. Which brings me to how playing music is good for ones social life. Yes, you could play music by yourself, but one of the most beautiful things about music, is that you're interacting and communicating with others in a creative way.

Music whether played or listened to, can impact emotions. For pleasure or misery, music is necessary for so many aspects of our lives. It can enhance the atmosphere of the party, it can lead you to cues in a play or movie, it can lift you spiritually or calm you after a stressful day. Music is educational as it reflects the culture and history of people and their countries.