Friday, March 11, 2011

ABOUT MUSIC!


"People listen to music for different reasons at different times. Why is music important to many people? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer."

In the world of music, there are many types of styles and genres.Different styles are often used for different reasons at different times.Some examples of different music styles are the "Sevillanas" of Seville, popular dance music in the disco or Rock and Roll music.

The Sevillanas are a typical style of music, and as the name indicates, they come from Sevillle, Spain.
They are used for the April Fair and they speak about a variety of things like the History of AndalucĂ­a and Andalucia´s women.
Sevillanas are accompanied by a specific dance and are fast and rythmic.

Another type of music that has a specific purpose is popular dance music.This kind of music is often heard at dance clubs and on pop radio stations.
People like to listen to this type of music so they can dance and be happy. It´s not obligatory to dance to this music only on the disco floor, It can be enjoyed in other places, for example, at your home or at birthay party.

Rock and Roll music started in the middle of the 20th century in America and the United Kingdom.
Some of the famous rock and roll artists are Elvis Presley, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
These artists were popular for using electric guitars and drums, and were liked by youg people.
People today continue to listen to this type of music and it had a big effect on the History of music.

Finally not at all people like the same kinds of music but almost everyone enjoys listening to and dancing to their favourite styles.

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