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By: Annie Chen How many kinds of music are there in the world?

*There are many different types of music in the world. It’s mostly according to “GiGlue’s” (someone’s username) suggestion. *

Electronic is usually been called EDM, which is normally produced by DJs who add many different tones to make their music unique. We can often hear this kind of music in clubs and bars. Rock Music is originated as “” in the since 1950s. It started actually around string instruments, but it is using more modern instruments now. The Rock Music is very popular among mostly young people, because of its strong and loud beats. Appeared in the late 19th to early 20th , Jazz had its roots both in the West African and European Culture. It is identified with swing and blue notes, and boasts a unique combination of creativity, coaction and interactivity. Since its birth in the late , Dubstep attracted plenty of music lovers for its bass and rhythm. It is one kind of , with darker form than other ones. Rhythm and Originated in the 1940s, this African-American music is a combination of , , dance, pop and focusing on relationships and freedom. The characteristic of this kind of music is this music can be performed in many ways, and in different instruments. This kind of music can let other really feel the pain of the singer’s. also expresses the problem they have, or just that makes you feel negative emotions. Blues never fell in the music industry, because there is still a steady stream of people performing this kind of music. It is said that the foundation of this form of music is . The adaption of more and more modern technology has greatly improved the quality of the music, and make it very attractive to many young people (especially in clubs and bars). Originated in the 1920s, Country Music has the foundation in mostly American folk and western music. It is another popular of American music, but it is performed with simple kinds of instrument: from electric and steel , to drums, mandolin, or mouth organ. One of the famous singers who likes this kind of music is Taylor Swift. Electro It is a perfect mixture of hip hop and electronic music. It usually uses , vocoder and talk-box which makes a difference between it and music. (independent rock) Originated in the 1980s, Indie Rock has become the genre of music, and has gradually changed the music world. In about years, it brought many related music such as , , , post rock and lo-fi. “Pop” is a term and is the abbreviation of “popular”. With its roots in the rock and roll style, pop music includes any form of music. The instruments a pop music usually use are electric guitars, synthesiser drums and bass. It’s the most we hear in our daily life. Classical music is rooted in the traditions of western culture during a period existing around from 1750 to 1830. Classical music is very ‘serious’, because that who write classical music will note down everything they need for the music, including: Exact instrument that will need to perform, the exact sound that the composer wants as a result, the exact speed, even the exact sound effect when it combines etc. For the summary, a classical music is a very rigorous and meticulous kind of music. Gospel music is a genre of American protestant music, which is rooted in the revival of the 19th century. It is based on religion, and develop into a popular genre of music in the late 20th. Thomas A. Dorsey is the father of gospel music; he created a form of gospel music called . Gospel music was often performed in the churches. Who are the famous vocalists in history? William Hung Born in , William Hung participated the third season of in in September 2003. He sang and danced the song of ’s “”. The judge Simson Cowell suddenly dismissed his performance, and said “You can’t sing, you can’t dance, so what do you want me to say?” William Hung replied “Um… I already gave my best, and I have no regrets at all.” And this made him famous. He belongs to Pop and Outsider music. Ludwig Van Beethoven Can you believe such a great musician is deaf? Beethoven was a German composer and pianist, who was born on 17 December, 1770. His works span the transition from the classical period to the romantic era, such as Fur Elise, Pastoral Symphony, Sonate Pathetique, Spring Sonata and Archduke Trio etc. The Beatles an English rock band and formed in Liverpool in 1960. Their members include: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. hey are the most influential band of all the time. Known as the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson was a best-selling American singer, songwriter and dancer. He was born in August 29, 1958. He released one of the best-selling albums in history: “Thriller”, in 1982. In addition, his movie “This Is It” became the highest grossing concert film of all time. Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong, byname Satchmo, was born in August 4, 1901. He was known as a leading trumpeter, and one of the most important musicians in Jazz. His representative works include: “All of me”, “What a wonderful world”, “La-vie-en rose”, “A kiss to build a dream on”, and “Blueberry Hill” etc. Elvis Presley is one of the most celebrated and important musician in 20th century. He’s often mentioned as “The King of Rock & Roll”, or simply, “The King”. He succeeded in many different genres, such as rock and roll, pop music, and gospel. His famous album, [How Great Thou Art], helped him won the Grammys; he also received the Grammy Lifetime

Achievement Award when he was only 36 years old. Michael Jackson

Ludwig van Beethoven Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a great musician who could play multiple instruments at age 6. During his short 35 years’ lifetime, he composed many notable works, such as: “The Marriage of Figaro”, “Don Giovanni”, “The Magic Flute”, “Cosi fan tutte”, “Jupiter Symphony”, “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” and “Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K 581” etc. Bob Dylan is a legendary singer and songwriter since 1961. folk-rock and pop music star, and received many important prizes such as: Grammy, Academy, Golden Globe awards, Presidential Medal of Freedom and even the Nobel prize for literature in 2016. His representative songs and works are: “Blowing’ in the Wind”, “The Times They

Are a-Changing”, “Like A ”, “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” and “Mr. Man” etc. Madonna Madonna Louis Veronica Ciccone is a famous pop music singer and actress. She was born in Bay City, Michigan, in August 16, 1958. Songs that made her well-known to the world are: “Lucky Star”, “Holiday”, “Everybody”, “La Isla Bonita” and “Like A Virgin” etc. She had huge achievements, including 21 Top 10 hits in the United States, more than 70 MILLION albums sale in the world, and the wealthiest female singer in 2008 by Forbes magazine. Bob Marley Born in February 6, 1945, in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica, Bob Marley and his friends formed a band called “Wailing Wailers” in 1963, and introduced a kind of music called music to the world. They sold more than 20 million albums, and became the first international superstar in the world. In 1990, after he died for nine years, his birthday was set as a national holiday in Jamaica. Xian Xinghai Xian Xinghai or Sinn sing Hoi, was one of the earliest and important Chines composer affected by the western classic music. He composed in all the major musical forms, and one of his best-known music works is “The Yellow River Cantata”. Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky The great Russian composer and music educator in the 19th century is known as the great "Russian music master" and "Melody master". Representative works include: Dance Drama “Swan Lake”, “Sleeping

Beauty”, “Nutcracker”, “First Concerto”, “Violin Concerto”, Fantasy Overture “Romeo and Juliet”, etc. Xian Xinghai

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

What are the most famous music pieces in the world?

Top 10 famous music pieces in western countries: [Suite No. 1 in G major for unaccompanied BWV (Back Water Value)] From J.S. Bach [Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67] From Ludwig van Beethoven [‘Du bist die Ruh,’ D. 776] From Franz Schubert [Piano Quarter No. 1, Op. 25] From Johannes Brahms [Nocturne in B-flat minor, Op. 9, No. 1] From Frederic Chopin [Carmen] From Georges Bizet [Also Sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30] From Richard Strauss [Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18] From Sergei Rachmaninoff [Appalachian Spring] From Aaron Copland [Glass Houses] From Ann Southam Top 10 famous music pieces in China: 《⾼⼭流⽔》 "High mountains and flowing water" 《梅花三弄》 "Three lanes of plum blossom" 《夕阳箫⿎》 "Xiao and drum at sunset" 《汉宫秋⽉》 "Autumn Moon in the palace of Han Dynasty" 《阳春⽩雪》 "Snow in the spring" 《渔樵问答》 "Questions and answers of fishermen and woodcutters" 《胡笳⼗⼋拍》 "18 beats of Hu Jia" 《⼴陵散》 "Guangling powder" 《平沙落雁》 "Flat sand falling wild geese" 《⼗⾯埋伏》 "Ambush on all sides" What is the connection between music and instrument?

Without instrument, music still exists. In ancient history, music comes from works and life. When our ancestors were hunting or fishing, they often went by a group of people. And, they needed some different sounds to collaborate their action. When they were relaxing or celebrating, they usually sang songs or danced by a circle beside the fire. Even in many backward mountain areas or villages, people still like to sing songs without any instruments.

There is also a way for making music without instruments, and that is body percussion. A body percussion is to make sounds by body. It’s mostly produced by clapping, stomping, patsch and snapping fingers. Body percussion will make a sound of drum and instruments for rock music.

The appearance and evolution of instrument enriches the genres of music, and greatly promotes the development of music. The typical ancient Chinese music instruments includes Huqin, Guzheng, Pipa, flute and chimes etc. These instrument encouraged the development of music industry in Chinese history, and leave a variety of great musical works for the modern world, Guzheng such as "High mountains and flowing water", "Guangling powder", "falling wild geese in the sand", "three lanes of plum blossom", "ambush on all sides". The typical old Western music instrument includes Piano, French Horn, Cello, Pipe Organ etc. They helped composers to write more songs and music with rich choice in instrument. Representative works are “Fur Elise” by Ludwig van Beethoven, “The Marriage of Figaro” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and “Swan Lake” by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky etc. The appearance of electronic instruments brings a lot of changes in music industry. First, a new genre called Electro music comes out with electronic instruments. Secondly, you can use the keyboard to simulate a variety of sound effects or even make effects that real instruments can't. Types of electronic instruments we usually see are electric , electric bass, electric piano, electronic piano, source, electric drum, electric violin, electric cello, electric clarinet, electric accordion, electric clock, etc.

How does music express musician's thoughts/ feelings?

Music expresses composer’s understanding to his/her life. Living in the late 19th century, Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky felt the big difference between nobility and poor. The life of the poor people was very difficult. So, hope is very important to them. This helped the composer Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky to create “ Swan Lake”, a famous music piece that expresses the hopes of the poor people – just like the beautiful and free swans, not the poor nor the strong and cold queen.

Ludwig van Beethoven was a silent, shy and inward person on the outside. But inside his heart, he was self-proud and strong. He thought that freedom and equality were the root of happiness, and they were not gifts from the God, people needed to fight for them. With this kind of thinking, he composed “Ode to joy”.

Different music express different feelings/events/stories. Madam Butterfly is another tragedy Romeo and Juliet fall in love, but they belong to two different families: about Qiaoqiao sang, a naive and lively Japanese Montague and Capulet, who have old grudges. This hinders a love girl, who is called "Butterfly Girl". She abandoned the tragedy caused by their inability to marry each other. traditional religious belief for love and committed herself to captain Pinkerton of the United States Navy. Shortly after marriage, Pinkerton returned home with the ship, and there was no news for three years. Qiaoqiao sang is convinced that he will return to her arms one day. Pinkerton returned to USA, but he had another new marriage. He had put Madame Butterfly behind. When he and his American wife landed in Nagasaki again, tragedy inevitably happened: Madame Butterfly, who had been waiting all night in her new wedding dress, finally understood everything. She gave up her clever son. When Pinkerton arrived, she killed herself with a sword.

Those are all some famous opera with a lot of music in it, and this proves that music can express stories. Songs with lyrics and pure music, which one do you like the most? Why?

Songs have lyrics, lyrics help people who don’t understand music at all understand music. Therefore, all people can understand the songs. Only a few listeners with high musical literacy can understand pure music. In terms of technical difficulty, pure music is more difficult than songs. The reason is also because of lyrics. Pure music has no lyrics. It depends on music to create a sense of picture, so it requires more from musicians, especially orchestral music. And the high-tech musicians make not only songs, but also pure music, because songs are usually more profitable as songs have a wider audience. The audience with high musical literacy likes to listen to songs as well as pure music. The audience with low musical literacy only likes to listen to songs, because pure music has no lyrics and is not easy for them to understand. I mostly like listening to pure music, but that doesn’t mean I don’t like listening to songs. I enjoy more listening to pure music because I think it’s more relaxing, and I always picture what is happening in the music by my mind. I sometimes liked to listen to it when I’m sleeping, because I mostly will have a great dream when I am asleep with music. I like the instrument Guzheng the most, usually because I play it myself, and I enjoyed playing it. My favourite genre of music is: A graph for voting on Pure music or Songs with lyrics:

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