Unit 7 – A World of Music

Music has shaped cultures and societies around the world, passed down from generation to generation. It has the power to alter one’s mood, change perceptions, and inspire change. While everyone has a personal relationship with music, its effects on the culture around us may not be immediately apparent.

How Does Music Affect Society?

Music is an essential aspect of all human civilizations and has the power to emotionally, morally, and culturally affect society. When people from one culture exchange music with each other, they gain valuable insight into another way of life. Learning how music and social bonding are linked is especially crucial in times of conflict when other lines of communication prove to be challenging.

Music, as a cultural right, may aid in the promotion and protection of other human rights. It can help in the healing process, dismantling walls and boundaries, reconciliation, and education. Around the world, music is being used as a vehicle for social change and bringing communities together.

At the core of our everyday experience with music, we use it to relax, express ourselves, come to terms with our emotions, and generally improve our well-being. It has evolved into a tool for healing and self-expression, often dictating how we, as individuals, take steps to impact society.

Why is music beneficial to society? How does music affect our lives?  Find the answers to these questions and much more at:

https://www.savethemusic.org/blog/how-does-music-affect-society/

Do you agree with the idea that music affects our lives?  In which way does music affect your life?

Can you identify the influence music has in our country?

Puntuación: 5 / Votos: 2

Comentarios

  1. JUAN CARLOS GUTIERREZ CHAVEZ escribió:

    How Does Music Affect Society?
    Since the beginning of our humanity, every the nature´s sounds with meaning, and it´s extraordinary until now.
    Why is music beneficial to society?
    Because it means culture, folclor, sensations, relationship, and many things more, so the results are in us healthy
    How does music affect our lives?
    uff, for me for example it makes me feel better and soy happy, i love it.
    Do you agree with the idea that music affects our lives?
    Of course,every minute we can stop and just hear a musice piece, from any year and it could change your modo at that momento

    Music it´s extraordinary for our lives!

  2. Walter Luis Chucos Calixto escribió:

    1.Do you agree with the idea that music affects our lives? In which way does music affect your life?
    Yes, I agree that music affects our lives. Music influences my mood, helps me focus, and often provides comfort or inspiration during different moments of the day. It can also enhance creativity and emotional expression.
    2.Can you identify the influence music has in our country?
    Yes, music has a profound influence in Peru, particularly through its rich diversity across the coast, highlands, and jungle. In the coastal regions, Afro-Peruvian rhythms like festejo and marinera reflect the cultural blend and history of the area. In the highlands, huayno and yaraví are deeply connected to Andean traditions, often expressing love, sorrow, and social struggles. Meanwhile, in the jungle, cumbia amazónica and traditional indigenous music embody the vibrant spirit of the region, connecting people with nature and their ancestral roots. Music from each region fosters cultural pride and unity, preserving local traditions while evolving with modern influences.

  3. Meissi escribió:

    Do you agree with the idea that music affects our lives? In which way does music affect your life?
    I agree, I think that the music affects our lives. The music serves such as an emotional connection, helping us to process feeling and experiences. Likewise, listening to music is a form of relax me when I drive, when I go to the work or after a long day, also, when i prepare my lunch, dinner o when i clean my house, I liten music because enjoy, makes my day, I dance, and it puts me in good spirits. An as for me, is a moment happy.

    Can you identify the influence music has in our country?
    In Perú is important for cultural identity in Coast, highlands and jungle and for community bonds. Various genres help preserve traditions of our society. In events community such as local festival and celebrations often include representative music, those promotes unity and a sense of belonging among residents. The music also often servers as a rallying cry for social change with songs for the justice and equality and others.

  4. Meissi escribió:

    I totally agree and share the message of JUAN CARLOS GUTIERREZ CHAVEZ: Music is extraordinary for our lives!

  5. Susana escribió:

    A. Do you agree with the idea that music affects our lives?

    If, in addition to being a form of socialization, there are different types of music, and not only gentry but also for different ritual practices from a family party to a mass.

    B. How does music affect your life?
    I usually listen to music on long trips around the city, this way I avoid listening to music that I don’t like on long trips and I feel happier.

    C. Can you identify the influence that music has in our country?
    In our country there is no good music industry of popular music especially the Andean music is not generating new compositions and I think it has fallen into monotony.

  6. SUSANA escribió:

    However I also agree with Meissi, that music is identidarias of different cultures and part of our identity, the Amazonian rhythms, andine and coastal give us a lot of happiness always and each has a different way to dance.

  7. ROQUE CCORI, ERIKA SOFIA escribió:

    1. Why is music beneficial to society? How does music affect our lives?
    When we’re worried, it can soothe us; and when we’are feeling deflated, it can re-inspire us. It even functions to improve our physical health.

    2. Do you agree with the idea that music affects our lives? In which way does music affect your life?
    Songs and melodies have the power to inspire people, guide their actions, and aid in the formation of identities. Music can unite people – even if absorbed in solitude, capture your imagination and boost creativity.
    3. Can you identify the influence music has in our country?
    Songs have the power to change the world in unexpected ways, challenging preconceived notions and shedding light on issues that have historically been ignored. For example, there are songs that are heard linked to femicide, the environment, war, and sexual freedom.

  8. ROQUE CCORI, ERIKA SOFIA escribió:

    As Carlos says, music simply makes you happy.

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