Lesson 5: NO MUSIC, NO LIFE!: Its Value and Roles in Society Teak ‘At the end of this lesson, the student is expected to: 1. Identify the different roles and purposes of music in society 2. Appreciate the wide applications of music in everyday life 3. Realize and understand the specific relationship that music has with other areas of INTRODUCTION: Can you imagine a world without music? What kind of world would that be? A world where no one whistles a tune, or hums a mery melody....how dull and monotonous would that be. One well-known ‘notion about music is that its @ universal language, for it appeals and speaks personally to our feelings ‘and emotions. Music is also a creative process, especially art musio, for it demands a certain degree of musical proficiency, physical dexterity, and a valid interpretation of one’s own individual truths. It is an avenue for self-expression, able to convey thoughts and ideas in ways that mere words cannot describe. If you believe in heaven, and you are a musician, then you are in luck. There is no need for lawyers, bankers, doctors, or engineers in heaven. No manual labor is needed. But musicians will stil be needed to continually sing praise, and worship God with heavenly music. ACTIVITY: GETTING TO KNOW YOU BETTER Find a partner and form pairs in class, Answer the folowing questions below together with your partner. Afterwards, shar tothe class what your partner's answers are, ANALYSIS: ‘Ask your partner these questions forthe above mentioned activity: 1. Doyou like music? 2. Do you sing or play @ musical instrument? Are you pat of any musical group? 3. Whatis your favourite musica style/genre? 110 | ARTAPPRECIATIONrd where no one ‘One wel-known ly to our feelings zrtain degree of al truths. Itis an cannot describe, eed for lawyers, I stil be needed gether with your How do you use music in everyday situations? How do you perceive musicians in general? Give an instance in your life where music has greatly helped or affected you. How can the music that you listen to or perform define you as a person? Roles of Music LLetus now look and study closely what ae the specific roles or purposes of music in human society. ‘Asan artform: ae ene ‘As a medium for self-expression ‘Avehicle for the transmission (either oral or written) of cultural, artistic heritage ‘Atoo! for preservation ofa nation’s identity Used as entertainment: touches human emotions and ennobles the human spirit ‘Away of earning about the traditions, values, attudes, performing styles, beliefs, sensibilities and culture ofa particular people, place, or period in history ‘Showcases the human race's talent and artistic capabiity i. InPolitics: Used to influence people, their mindsets, and their atitudes toward the goverment (example: protest songs, songs calling for unity) Used in political campaigns/advertisements Insti a sense of patriotism and nationalism Chapter 3 Prelude: LearingtoListen | 141In Business/Commerce: Used with product advertisements both in mass media (TY, radio, newspapers) or in social media To create a specific atmosphere! ambience in a business location (example: hotels) ‘Background music (BGM) for video gaming industry Background music for both television and movie films Spirituality: 41. Used in rituals/oeremonies of tribes or other ethnic groups 2. Integral part of religious services 3. Medium for worshiping God V. inHealing: Music therapy ~ the use of music in conjunction with either medical or naturopathic treatment of bodily ailments = Vi. Aide in Cognition: Music is known to help enhance the leaming performance of students by actively using skills a critical thinking, decision making, discipline, and refining motor movements. Music is easily relatable ‘other art forms such as painting, sculpture, poetry, and literature, but can also be related to other subj such as mathematics, geometry, and values formation. Besides these, there are other purposes of music such as in lullabies for putting children to si in courtship songs for wooing a beloved, or motivating one's self while exercising or working outin a g Can you think of other ways or instances where music actively o passively plays a role? 12 | ARTAPPRECIATIONAbblication and Assessment: aMnT AASISUM HOUDTHT pees Choose a specific purpose or role of music. Research and write 2 reaction paper about this particular role. You may cite personal experiences as well, if applicable. ‘chapter 3Prelude:Learningto listen | 113