Various Artists
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Music is the organization of sound to create combinations of form, harmony, melody, rhythm, and expressive content. Recognized as a cultural universal present across all human societies, music encompasses diverse definitions and approaches. While scholars identify certain defining characteristics, no universal consensus exists regarding which elements are essential. Music serves as a versatile medium for human creative expression, involving composition, improvisation, and performance. It can be created using numerous instruments, including the voice, or produced through mechanical and electronic means such as music boxes, organs, and digital audio workstations.
