Merriam's 10 functions of music
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10 terms
Math / Symbols | English |
|---|---|
 1 | Emotional Expression (can convey feelings or ideas - for example in a horror movie the music will follow certain characteristics to intensify the "fear") |
| 2 | Communication (music has specific rules like language that follow things like syntax. in our theory class when constructing phrases we referred to them as questions and answers) |
| 3 | Symbolic Representation |
| 4 | Enforcing Conformity to Social Norms |
| 5 | Validation of Social Institutions and Religious Rituals (many cultures of institutions have a song that embodies part of their individaul culture -fight song) |
| 6 | Contributes to the continuity and stability of culture |
| 7 | contribution to the integration of society |
| 8 | aesthetic enjoyment |
| 9 | entertainment |
| 10 | physical response (listening to fast-paced, upbeat music helps runners to run at a quicker pace) |
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