Theory Of Music

CONTENT

• Definition of music.
• Uses of music.
• Impact or effect of music.

DEFINITION

Music is a combination of organized sounds that is pleasant to the ear. It is an orderly arrangement of sounds that make sense to the ear.

MEANING- Music has been in existence since time immemorial. Music is created when all musical instruments are played in a synchronized manner such that the sounds or tunes  produced are pleasant to the ear.

USES OF MUSIC

1. It plays a key role during religious worship.
2. It serves as a means of entertainment
3. In wrestling contest, music is played at the background to invite the wrestler into the ring.
4. Music serves as a medium of passing information to the public through advertisement.

IMPACTOR EFFECT OF MUSIC

1. It moulds and mars one’s life.
2. It positively calms the mind of a bereaved person who lost a loved one.
3. Music projects important dignitaries in the society thereby making them famous.
4. Mothers sing songs to lure a baby to sleep.(Lullaby)
5. Music changes one’s mood in just a few notes.

EVALUATION

1. What is music?
2. State two functions of music.
3. Mention two effects of music on the human race.

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. What do we call an invented story that is portrayed in a written dramatic text?
2. State the difference between scripted and non-scripted drama.
3. Mention the seven English alphabets in music.
4. What is lettering?
5. Differentiate between Gothic and Roman letters.

READING ASSIGNMENT

Cultural and Creative Art (New Edition) by Peter Akinyemi& Co-Authors. (Book 1)

REFERENCE PAGE

Pages 46 – 49

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. The orderly arrangement of notes, beat ,bar ,accents and phrases produce  a flow in music called ………(a) rhythm (b) pitch   (c) intensity  (d) timbre
2. ……..is a quiet, gentle song sung to send a child to sleep. (a) Lullaby  (b) Insult song  (c) Folk song   (d) Funeral song
3. …………………………is the  written or printed signs representing vocal or instrumental sound. (a) Music  (b) Noise  (c) Vibration (d) None of the above.
4. Which one of the following is NOT a form of music? (a) Ballet (b) Insult song  (c) Funeral song (d) Cradle song
5. What kind of music moulds one’s life positively.(a) Circular music (b) Gospel music  (c) Unchristian music (d) R & B

THEORY

1. List two effects of music.
2. State one function of music.