Blog 6

In class, we are now beginning to read The Music Of Our Lives by Kathleen Higgins. The first chapter is over the definition of music. Music is a variety of things to people. Not everyone has the same definition or view on what, exactly, music is. Different cultures all around the world see music in different ways as well. Some cultures see it as medicine, in the hopes of curing their sick, others see it as something to relax with and enjoy. The question of whether animal/non-human sounds being music also comes up. Some refer to birds "singing", which would indicate that they think of it as music. I believe that birds singing is considered music. It is calming and enjoyable. On the other hand, donkeys hee hawing or dogs barking is not music. Therefore, some non-human sounds can be considered music.