HELP! With ideas!! How is MUSIC used to Express IDEAS?!?!

Question

I am going to describe how music is a language of its own, and how it is used to express feelings world wide, and I need ideas getting started! Any help will be appreciated!

Thanks

Answer 1

Make sure to give specific, concrete examples.

Say like, "Pink Floyd's BIG GIG IN THE SKY portrays the social and cultural tensions common in the 1980's."

Talk about the lyrics in songs. Mention how many songs today are s*x-oriented, and promote drug abuse and so on.

Include examples from other countries, since you mentioned that in your thesis. Say how they used different instruments.

Many times, we listen to music that reflect how we are feeling. Music may say what we sometimes cannot.

Different rhythms contribute to the effect of the music on oneself. Rock and roll vs. Beethoven, for example...go from there.

Good luck :)