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The story of...

Music

Since the earliest times, people have felt the
need to make music. We can express our feelings

by singing or playing instruments. Musicians
organize sound into tunes and regular patterns

known as rhythms. A steady rhythm can inspire
people to dance. Musicians Playing together
rehearsing
in Brazil Many people enjoy getting
together to make music.
Players and singers perform
in concerts or just for fun.

Pop and rock
Most of the music we hear
on the radio is rock or pop music.
Before pop music, most music was
classical or traditional. Pop music This part
introduced electronic instruments, a changes the
strong beat, and words that are easy vibrations of the
to sing along to. It quickly became strings into an
The American electric signal.
Classical music Symphony popular all over the world.
Most music performed in Orchestra
concert halls is known as classical performs in
New York
music. It is played by orchestras or
groups of musicians called
ensembles, and sung by choirs.
Classical music began hundreds
of years ago, but is still
written, played, and
enjoyed today.

Singing
Singing is an
important part of
music-making all over the
world. Singing helps us
to express our feelings.
A singer can sing alone, or
with others as part of
a choir.

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