Although a number of people see the purpose of music as
entertainment, a variety of cultures use the technology of music for more than
simply the purpose of entertainment. In many cultures, whether it be in the
past or the present, music has been used as a form of communication; more specifically
to notify or inform. A number of cultures use drum beats to communicate to their
people of approaching danger. Others use these drum beat to communicate directions
in working, completion of certain jobs or to maintain uniformity. It is interesting
to see the development of music, technologically, to be used as a form of
language (communication). A part from music used to communicate, it has also
been used to teach or share tales (life lessons) in some cultures. For example in some cultures, songs are made
to tell a story of a hero that passed away in a war; in other words this music
keeps his legacy going. Many people have also written music to tell their own
life stories, or share their passions and interest. As it can be seen the technology
of music has grown to be used for a variety of reasons: communication, stories,
and entertainment. When you listen to music today people rarely think about the
reasoning behind it.
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