Music

Music is the arrangement of sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm, or otherwise expressive content. Music is generally agreed to be a cultural universal that is present in all human societies. Definitions of music vary widely in substance and approach.

While scholars agree that music is defined by a small number of specific elements, there is no consensus as to what these necessary elements are.
Music is often characterized as a highly versatile medium for expressing human creativity.
Diverse activities are involved in the creation of music, and are often divided into categories of composition, improvisation, and performance.

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