IF THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC WOULD REPLACE IT THEN THE WHOLE HISTORIC...
9. If the international music would replace it then the whole historical experience of a
country will die
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IELTS SHARE
There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music?
Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music
that is heard everywhere nowadays?
It is true that a rich variety of musical styles can be found around the world. Music is
a vital part of all human cultures for a range of reasons, and I would argue that
traditional music is more important than modern, international music.
Music is something that accompanies all of us throughout our lives. As children, we
are taught songs by our parents and teachers as a means of learning language, or
simply as a form of enjoyment. Children delight in singing with others, and it would
appear that the act of singing in a group creates a connection between participants,
regardless of their age. Later in life, people’s musical preferences develop, and we
come to see our favourite songs as part of our life stories. Music both expresses and
arouses emotions in a way that words alone cannot. In short, it is difficult to imagine
life without it.
In my opinion, traditional music should be valued over the international music that
has become so popular. International pop music is often catchy and fun, but it is
essentially a commercial product that is marketed and sold by business people.
Traditional music, by contrast, expresses the culture, customs and history of a
country. Traditional styles, such as ...(example)..., connect us to the past and form part
of our cultural identity. It would be a real pity if pop music became so predominant
that these national styles disappeared.
In conclusion, music is a necessary part of human existence, and I believe that
traditional music should be given more importance than international music.
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large repertoire of these word groups, and can use them without thinking. Language
learners need to build their own repertoire of collocations through reading and
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