Different Types of Music for Different Types of Reasons By: Angelina Hardy
Music is a way people can connect and relate to each other through the lyrics an artist puts out. There are many different types of music which creates different emotions while listening to songs. Classic, R&B, and Jazz music have a relaxed beat and while listening to a calming effect. However, Rap, Hip-Hop, and Rock n roll are known to have an uplifting effect while listening. Then there is music that is religious upbeat and uplifting such as Gospel.
Many people listen to music while driving, working, or during their free time. A social media artist Epiphany states, “I listen to music any time of the day like when I’m talking to my boyfriend or when I am cleaning my room.” listening to music like soft jazz while doing schoolwork or studying can reduce stress and calm nerves. However, certain songs can be a distraction because it leads to going off-topic.
Music is art, a way for people to express the way they feel about a certain topic or person. According to a student at Chattahoochee High school, Morgan Tannis, “Music can help me express how I feel when I cannot express it myself.” Many artists’ purposes are to make music that listeners can relate to and understand the feelings an artist puts into a song. A high school student, Camryn Fowler states, "Music means a lot to me because it is relaxing and calming and can take you to a whole other world; you can use your imagination.” Music can also be used to amplify listeners' mood and to uplift them. People who listen to R&B prefer it because of the calming beat and relatable emotions, and Rap or Hip-Hop is usually music that has a strong constant beat and tells a story.
Everyone has a different taste in music. Some will listen to Rap music while another person might prefer to listen to the Gospel, but every song has one thing in common that they all have catchy lyrics and the beat. Each artist has a different way of how they want to express their lyrics through rapping aggressively, or they can sing in a soft-spoken tone. Some might listen to music because they want to feel better, or they listen to music because it is relaxing. Music is an outlet where anyone can express the way they feel.
Many people listen to music while driving, working, or during their free time. A social media artist Epiphany states, “I listen to music any time of the day like when I’m talking to my boyfriend or when I am cleaning my room.” listening to music like soft jazz while doing schoolwork or studying can reduce stress and calm nerves. However, certain songs can be a distraction because it leads to going off-topic.
Music is art, a way for people to express the way they feel about a certain topic or person. According to a student at Chattahoochee High school, Morgan Tannis, “Music can help me express how I feel when I cannot express it myself.” Many artists’ purposes are to make music that listeners can relate to and understand the feelings an artist puts into a song. A high school student, Camryn Fowler states, "Music means a lot to me because it is relaxing and calming and can take you to a whole other world; you can use your imagination.” Music can also be used to amplify listeners' mood and to uplift them. People who listen to R&B prefer it because of the calming beat and relatable emotions, and Rap or Hip-Hop is usually music that has a strong constant beat and tells a story.
Everyone has a different taste in music. Some will listen to Rap music while another person might prefer to listen to the Gospel, but every song has one thing in common that they all have catchy lyrics and the beat. Each artist has a different way of how they want to express their lyrics through rapping aggressively, or they can sing in a soft-spoken tone. Some might listen to music because they want to feel better, or they listen to music because it is relaxing. Music is an outlet where anyone can express the way they feel.
