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Essay / The Evolution of Modern Music: The Creation of Music
Music is one of many art forms. There are different types of music made up of seven different concepts. These concepts: rhythm, tone, beat, melody, harmony, expression and structure, are the fundamental elements of music. These elements of music, with all their characteristics, have been proven throughout history to change the outlook of most humans on earth, regardless of age, race, gender and nationality. The creation of music is always controversial; however, its earliest forms consisted of simple beats, rhythms, and melodies that often mimic the natural sounds of the human body (Gough, “The Origins of Music”). These simple models eventually became more complex over time, mixing different models with different characteristics. These complex patterns have developed over hundreds of years. Different musical forms had given way to spiritual and cultural goals. These complex rhythms and patterns would create a purpose that humans would use throughout history. During this time, different cultures began to believe that there were far more superior beings who created this world. This thought gave birth to many religions. These early religions used music as a tool to inspire many people by creating a sense of wonder and awe. These simple forms of music grew and the need to invent new instruments was created through knowledge of sounds. Modern science tells us that sound is simply energy created by vibrations from various media. However, early in human history, sound was believed to have mysterious power. These new instruments created forms of music that did not rely heavily on the human voice. During the time of the Greek cities and the Roman Empire, the creation of musical instruments led to the refinement of modes and scales ("Music in the Greek... ... middle of article ......e are still being researched today by psychologists. These researchers conducted fMRI studies on different test subjects with different forms of music. In each test, they all perceived different emotions. but the mechanics of how they work The reactions that occurred are still unknown (Koelch). On the other hand, recent research has shown that the absence of sound causes psychological trauma (Lukits, “The Trouble With Background Noise). ") Throughout history, music has proven to be a vital part of society. Every day people are exposed to music. In some cases, this music can evoke emotions and opinions (. Koelsch can be an artist's life or a motivational tool that helps a person or culture get through the day). the political or social scene of the future, music, like other forms of art, will continue to evoke society as it has transformed it.