functions of music in societyMusic has a huge impact on society for many reasons. Frank Zappa's quote "Music is always a commentary on society" is completely correct. Music changes, responds and adapts to any social or economic situation. It can persuade people to think in a certain way, it can convey a strong sense of emotion, it can describe a personal view on a situation and it can create someones identity and attitude. Technically, there is no purpose for music, we can live without it. But at the same time, it is so important and is one of the biggest businesses in the world.
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Music is a massive part of peoples lives all over the world. For example, in non-western societies like South Africa, music is identified as a way of celebrating life, feeling welcome in their community and worship. In western societies in the UK and America, music is everywhere; on TV adverts and programmes, in movies, online, in shops and in schools, colleges and universities.
Years ago, Music was seen as a get away from everyday life. During the Second World War, dances' were organised each week to bring troops and friends together during stressful and emotional times. Since then, dance music has taken a huge role in a lot of peoples lives all over the world. |