Music is a wonderful thing, and can express much without saying a single word. When words and music are put together, it becomes more than words. Often they are pieces of poetry put to a melody.
Of course words are needed for many things, but think what can happen with just music. Think of a ballet for example. A whole show can be performed with out a single word being heard by the audience, and the audience still knows what's going on. They can still follow the story.
Many go to concerts where only music is played. They listen for over an hour. The music tells a story itself with out a single word being spoken.
Music is used in movies, and audio dramas. Many radio stations play mostly music. Music is used in all kinds of dancing, and at special events. Without music things sound "empty".
There are many different kinds of music. Many countries have their own type of music, and within the countries, people enjoy different styles. We have many different kinds of music in America. We enjoy music such as Jazz, Country, Classical, and even Rap.
Not only are there different styles of music, but there are so many different instruments. Consider the piano, cello, violin, flute, trumpet, accordion, guitar, and the bagpipes. All these instruments are different and have a different sound, yet they all have something in common... they all make music. Each instrument could be playing the same note, yet they all have their own voice.
How about music with words? Deep feeling is displayed with these songs. These songs can be spoken from the heart, bring tears to one's eyes, or bring laughter. They could be songs of praise to God, or possibly a cry from the heart.
Music can be used to memorize a variety of things. It can be used to memorize a Bible verse by putting the words to music. It can also be used to memorize the alphabet, or capital cities. On their commercials, businesses use jingles to make us remember their slogan or company name. It is interesting how we remember things better when they are put to music, rather than just the words themselves.
The whole book of Psalms is full of songs to God. There are many songs in the Bible. Psalms 33:2-3 says, "Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy." NIV God gave us music so we could praise Him.
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1 comments:
Music is at the top of my list of important activities in life. I am happy that I have been able to watch you develop your musical skills. They will last you forever.
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