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The first post I will share the knowledge about Understanding, Functions and Elements - Elements of Music.Everyone must know the name of music, except for my friend we were not able to hear the sound or hearing impairment.when a voice came out of an instrument forming a beautiful rhythm and nice to be heard, it can be said it is the music. You will most probably already know what it could be considered music as well as some well-known genres such as pop, rock, jazz and so on.but, if my friend also knew some other music genres, even the notion and function of the actual music? If not, let's be listened to music full review in my opinion. Straight to!
A. UNDERSTANDING MUSIC The term comes from the Greek music that is Mousikos, taken from one of the names of the Greek gods. Mousikos denoted as a god of beauty and master the art and science fields.
For more details about the meaning of music, here are some reliable reference has ever explained what it was music.The following terms of music described in several versions:
In Words Great Dictionary of Indonesian music can be interpreted science or art of crafting tones or sounds in sequence, combination, and temporal relationships to produce a composition (sound) having unity and continuity.
According to Wikipedia the definition of music that sounds are arranged such that it contains rhythm, song, and harmony rythm.
Jamalus the opinion that art music is a work of art in the form of sound in the form of a song or composition that expresses thoughts and feelings of his creator through the basic elements of music is rhythm, melody, harmony, and form or structure of the song as well as a unified expression.
Aristotle said that music was the outpouring of labor force portrayal derived from a sense of movement in a series of sound (melody) that comes from a sense of movement in a series of sound (melody) rhythmic.
And according to David Ewen, music is the science and art of rhythmic combination of tones, both vocal and instrumental, which includes melody and harmony as an expression of everything that is to be disclosed, especially the emotional aspect.
According lexicographer (lexicographer) music is: "Science and art of rhythmic combination of tones, vocal and instrumental, which involves melody and harmony to express what was possible, but especially emotional.
"Of the few opinions on the above it can be concluded that music is one of the sciences or the arts such as voice / sound / tone are combined in order to have unity of rhythm, melody, harmony can describe the feeling of its creator, especially in the emotional aspect"
C. FUNCTIONS OF MUSIC
Music is an important element in human life. Since time immemorial music already plays a role in several functions based on the type of music itself. Of the various types of music, music functions can be grouped into several sections as follows :1. Music As a Means of Self-Expression
A music artist will be easier expression or express his feelings through music. In addition to show his talent, the disclosure of feelings through music will be more easily accepted. Especially when in the form of vocal music containing words arranged nice and easy to understand.accompanied by the strains of tones representing an expression that will dikeluaran. Suppose, then proposed a sad expression, tones played in the form of tones to a slow and smooth. Conversely, if the tone is fast and passionate usually represents the expression pleased and happy.2. As a Means Music Entertainment
The music is very effective in entertaining.during a music that was considered beautiful, it is definitely the music can be entertaining. Someone even need music to entertain yourself when you're bored or sad. More than entertaining, the music can also neglect the human from his daily life.3. Music As Therapy Facility
Music as therapy was originally introduced in World War II to treat victims of the war. Now music widely used for the treatment of mental illness or paralysis of organs. Music can also be useful to refresh system of the brain after long use at work.4.As music Means Ceremony
Music in Indonesia, it would always be closely associated with certain ceremonies such as marriages, births, deaths, as well as religious and state ceremonies. In some areas, the sound of a musical instrument believed to have magical powers.5. Music For Commercial Facilities
For music artists or musicians, music is one source of income. They record the results of their work in the form of a tape or CD. Then their work will be sold to the market. From the proceeds they earn income to make ends meet. In addition to the cassette and CD media.the musicians also perform the charge. Music is also often dikotrak as accompaniment of a film or so-called OST (Original Soundtrack). Usually the music is taken as the OST has an association with the film in the form of the same account to describe the contents of the film.even music are also often used as an OST from an ad, be it on television or radio.6. As a Means Dance Music
Music always suitable when associated with dance. Both are interconnected with a similar pattern and rhythm of each other, a dance without the accompaniment of the rhythm of the music will feel empty (blank) and makes it difficult for the dancers. When dancers perform the dance movement that takes tempo and rhythm of movement.in Indonesia, sounds or music created by the community to accompany the dances. Therefore, most of the dance area in Indonesia could only be accompanied by the music of their own areas. Surely abroad too. Such as dance, ballet and so forth.7. Music As a Means of Education
As a medium of education, the music used in the learning process in schools. Music is used to create a sense of patriotism to their students through patriotic songs. Not only that, folk songs can also be used for the education of students in terms of growing tolerance towards differences in ethnicity, race and religion.in education, music can also be used as a means of self-development of students. Music can also be great for someone shaping personality. As said by Hatta, that music can instill a feeling smooth and subtle minds in the human soul. With music, the soul is to have a sense of harmony and rhythm. Both are good grounds to revive a sense of justice.but in music education, should be kept out songs that weakens the soul as well as easily lead to lust.8. Music As a Means of Communication
In some places in Indonesia, the sounds of certain instruments that have a particular meaning also for members of community groups. Noises that have a particular rhythm pattern which indicates that there is an event or activity that would like to be informed to the public.instruments commonly used in Indonesian society is like a gong, drum in the mosque, and the bells in the church.9. Music As A Means Creativity
Creative is a trait that is attached to the man who is associated with the ability or power to create.The nature of this creativity is always necessary to accompany human behavior in order to meet their needs.D. ELEMENTS ELEMENTS MUSIC
Here are the elements - elements of a musical:1. melody
Melody is a high-low levels and the length of tones in music. In a musical melody sounds like a tone that seemed to move to the top and then back to its previous state. A melody consists of pitch, duration and tone. Pitch is also commonly called timbre or sound color.pitch is a matter of arranging a series of notes, which is denoted by an alphabet A-G. The notes into a melody in a certain time interval, or so-called duration. The notes can be produced from a variety of musical instruments with a color different voice or tone known.2. Rhythm
Rhythm (rhythm) is a series of regular movement and became the basic elements of music. Rhythm formed from a group of sound and silence in a short length of time bermaca-wide, forming a rhythm pattern and moves according to the pulse in every swing bars (Jamalus, 1998: 7). Serves to regulate the rhythm of sound and silence. Elements of rhythm includes notes, beats and tempo.in order to stay organized rhythm in music, the music must be in accordance with the tempo which consists of notes played in one tap. Tempo here serves to speed when playing music can be set and adjusted.3. Harmony Harmoni is a branch of science that discusses music and talk about the beauty of the musical composition (Banoe, 2003: 180). Harmony is the part that involves the tone or the key (chord) is ongoing. In harmony music will appear when there is a balance between the moments of pressure and release. Harmony composed of the interval, the key and scale.interval is the distance that exists between the two tones. Key is a series of notes which regulate the harmony of a melody in a certain interval. And the scale is a set not serve as the framework of a musical. Scale also serves as a reference for determining the note to be played on music.
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