It was a completely new music style compared to the pop, synthetic 80s material. The lyrics weren't about dancing, dating/boys, or the happy side of life in general. There …was an immediate transition from people like Cyndi Lauper and Madonna to groups like Pearl Jam and Nirvana. Their lyrics had an extreme depth, intensity, and edgy emotion; they took music to a different, rawer level than the singers of the 80s did. . (MORE)
It can express rebellion because of what the person is singing about... Since contemporary music is a form of expressing yourself, it really depends what the artist is saying …in the song. But contemporary music can also express happiness, anger, sadness etc. Because it is a way of venting your feelings.. But it doesn't nessesarily ALWAYS express rebellion (MORE)
The main mode of expression of African music is singing. IndigenousAfrican languages are made up of tones and the changing of pitchdetermines the meaning, be it happy or sad.
Music is, sort of, a form of Psychology. People listen to music for many different reasons. EG, If your mad you would probably listen to hard, heavy songs, like Helter Skelter…, or Stricken. If your sad you would probably listen to light, mellow songs, like Angel. (MORE)
They make the music sound better and have real feeling, if that makes sense. Think of an instructor who teaches in a monotone versus one who really enjoys what they do and use…s body language and changes in tone/pitch. If you don't have dynamics, tone, pitch, etc. in music, it's kind of like the "monotone". Having these musical elements makes the song better. (MORE)
You should know first that music is an expression for the one who makes it. Now your response when you listen to music (such as dance or just rhythmic movements) is considered… your way of expressing yourself! (MORE)