WEEK THREE
DEFINITION , IMPORTANCE AND TYPES OF MUSIC
From the foregoing we can now define music. The ordinary man in the street will tell you that music is singing, dancing and playing instrument. But, what really is music?
- Music may be defined as the combination of sounds in a manner pleasing or sweet to the ear.
- Music may also be defined therefore as an organized sound in time.
- Thirdly, music may be defined as the combination of Rhythmic and harmonious sounds which is appreciated by our sense of hearing.
IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC
Music is very important to man, and particularly to Africans. Music permeates African life; it is used for entertainment, at plays, religious ceremonies,
etc. Music is also used in recounting history. In Africa, music is also a social activity in which almost everyone participates.
Music is important for the following reason
- It makes us happy. It turn our sorrowful situation into a happy one.
- It is used for relaxation. When we are tensed up, it can relieve nerve tension and restore a fatigued mind.
- It is used in Wartime (tribal war)
- Music is used for advertisement on the radio and television.
- It serves as a means of worship God or whatever we believe in
- It is used to educate the society, some song tells us ways of doing things
- Music is used to entertain people.
- Music make baby to sleep. (lullaby)
TYPES OF MUSIC
Folk Music : is the music that is passed from one generation to the other, the original composers are not known e.g moonlight/game song, war songs, work songs, traditional festival songs.
Sacred Music : this is a religious music. Any music used in worshiping God or whatever we believe in.
Secular Music : this is the type of music used in praising ourselves, or entertaining.
Popular Music :this is the type of music used today by our musicians for entertainment, e.g juju music, Apala, Afro beat, high life, Fuji music. hip hop.
Art Music : this is compositions of trained composers like akin-Euba , Fela sowande.