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musicWHAT IS MUSIC?

Music is an artistic form which uses sound and silence.
The word derives from Greek (mousike; "art of the Muses").

The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of music vary according to culture and social context.

To many people in many cultures, music is an important part of their way of life.

Common sayings such as "the harmony of the spheres" and "it is music to my ears" point to the notion that music is often ordered and pleasant to listen to.

However, 20th-century composer John Cage thought that any sound can be music, saying, for example, "There is no noise, only sound.".

What is music for you?