(MIM 7) Music as a form of communication

Music is also a form of communication. This is because as a receiver, I can understand the feelings of certain music and the emotions that song is trying to convey. Even without understanding the lyrics of a song, we can tell what kind of aura and messages the song wants to convey. As an evidence, music is more deep tones and slow rhythm can symbolise a sad emotion. A song with faster beat and rhythm can symbolise happiness or silliness. Different genre in music can also imply a different type of mood. A person's song genre preferences can also define what kind of person they are. A simple song can make one person feel various emotions and sometimes can't even be put in words. Some songs can trigger a bad memory and some songs help heal a broken heart. It is definitely a form of entertainment but beyond that. it is a form of communication; indirectly.

According to English magazine, music was probably used more for communication rather than entertainment in early stages of human life. The use of drums were a type of signal to other countries or counties. Also, this can be considered as another form of semiotics.

References
English Magazine (n.d.) Music and Communication. n.d. [online] Retrieved from: https://english-magazine.org/english-reading/english-for-culture/994-english-culture (Accessed on 30 June 2018)