Hitting
the Right-note - A basis for discussion
Music
is something we all understand. It is life and we can't do without
it. It is as essential as the air that we breath and the water
we drink. It is the one thing we all have in common, and,
just life life, it is as different as the people who make it!
Music
dictates the way that we feel. When it is fast - we are fast; and,
when it is slow - we are slow. Music makes moods, and this is
fantastic. But, music, too, can also be dangerous!
It
is dangerous because it can be used to manipulate the emotions and
behaviour of others. It is perfect for stirring up
nationalistic feelings, and can also be the cause of violence.
But,
basically, music is a wonderful thing! In its manifold
way, it accompanies us all on our journeys through life. We
need it for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and, of course,
funerals as well!
But,
the greatest thing of all is its simplicity. Music can be
mastered by everyone. Singing is a very natural thing and the
human voice is the best instrument of all. And, of course, we all
have two ears! If you really can't sing, then listening is perfect!
And the choice is fantastic.
There
is something for everyone. There is opera, jazz, blues, pop,
classic, and so on. The list is endless and that's what makes music
so great. And, not only that, it's international and has a language
of its own. Music is for us all – it has no borders, and
musicians are the most important people of all. It is they who give
us the differences. It is they who give us our moods! What would
life be like without them?
Vocabulary
accompanies - begleitet
(accompany/accompanied/accompanied)
borders - Grenzen
cause - Ursache
dangerous – gefährlich
essential - wesentliche
funerals – Begräbnisse
in common - gemeinsames
manifold - mannigfaltig
mastered - gemeistert
- (master/mastered/mastered)
moods – Launa
simplicity – Einfachheit
stirring up - aufwühlen
violence – Gewalt
Discussion
Points
Why
is music so important?
music
as a profession -
romance
-
the
differences -
the
danger of music - propaganda – How does it divide?
Why
and how does music keep us young?
Theatre
and film -
Music
before birth!
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