How does music reflect society?

Answer 1

Country Music can have an influence on society in a similar way that society tends to have an influence on Country Music. The lyrics of the songs could influence people to do things such as what type of car to drive or how to live their life.

Answer 2

Yes, music can greatly influence society but i belive it is mostly in the teenage years. I myself am 15 and in my high school many hang out with the group that listens to the same kind of music. For an example I listen to Heavy Metal/Industrial music and most of the people I affiliate myself with wear dark clothing and have chains and such. Many of those who listen to rap are friends and so on and so forth. I don't believe this really applies to the "adult" world which would probably be people in their middle ages. This may change in the future because of new technology, my parents never had Ipods and music was not as easy to attain. Hope I helped, and not all teenagers are bad, those who are given everything and have no reason to learn are the "bad" ones.

Answer 3

Music reflects society on a much deeper level than merely affecting people's mood. Music mirrors the attitudes of its time. For example, the 1950's were a very optimistic almost fairy tale period, and the music typically reflected this by being equally lightweight and frivolous, ie Pat Boone. It was not until the late 50's that we saw music with more substance. On the other hand, 1960's were a time of great social change, a much more serious decade, and the music also reflected that.

Compare that with the 2000's, and the materialistic & superficial times we live in. Marketing and hype is at levels previously unheard of, and again music reflects this change. Too often rags to riches has replaced the dues paying musician, as the preferred or expected route to success.

Technology has also had a major impact on music. It has made it much easier and cheaper to produce, but it has also made it exponentially more disposable and "same" sounding. The "anyone" can do it mentality is not without consequence, as it has resulted in a flood of bad to decent songs, with the seldom great song more likely buried in the mix.

The best guitar players spent years honing their chops, and experimenting with different amps / Guitars to achieve their unique sound (3-4 bars was all it took to recognize them), now that same sound is stored on a microchip, easily emulated with the push of a button.

Popularity and financial success is more and more used as the barometer to judge talent and artistic success. How well an "artist" can work the social media game will impact more their career, than how many hours spent honing their fret board or vocal skills.

The art of writing a memorable song has taken a back seat to performance and image.

Yes, music very much reflects society, perhaps more than any other art.

Answer 4

The Question Is So Easy!

Well based on the many people's opinion, music reflect a culture by the traits of a particular person that which they have been solidified in their self, which they could have been lost in other ancient times that the people of that country may become a mathematician. Dr. Reynaldo de Dios is one of the major music reflector in Asia in which he have won many trophy and prizes in a contest.

Answer 5

Musicians and composers are products of their society.

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