Significance of Music
Synonyms: Melody, Harmony, Tune, Sound, Composition, Symphony
In German: Musik; In Swedish: Musik; In Dutch: Muziek; In Finnish: Musiikki; In Spanish: ²Ñú²õ¾±³¦²¹; In Malay: Muzik
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Music'
In Buddhism, music is seen as a form of entertainment that Bhikkhus are advised to avoid, indicating its potential to distract from spiritual practice and enlightenment.
From: Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga
(1) A form of entertainment that the Bhikkhus were instructed not to engage with.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Music'
Music in Hinduism is seen as an auditory art form that encompasses natural sounds, education, and performance. It enhances dance, evokes emotional experiences, and symbolizes spiritual connections, reflecting its multifaceted role in cultural expression.
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The speaker is describing an auditory experience, indicating a sound.[2] (2) Music is the sounds heard coming from the lake, and it was created by singers, instruments, and the nymphs within the secret bowers.[3]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The auditory art form that provides the rhythm and melody to which the children are dancing.[4]
From: Abhinaya-darpana (English)
(1) An auditory art form that accompanies the dance and enhances its expressive quality.[5]
The concept of Music in local and regional sources
Music is a creative expression and art form linked to worship, entertainment, cultural practices, and overcoming adversity, as evident in its historical roots and personal connections highlighted in the text, particularly in relation to the Spanish Serenada.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The text says that this had its birth in the nasal tone uttered through the teeth compressed, in imitation of the Mohammedan musical experts.[6] (2) This is a creative expression, recognized as a form of art that can be seen as the highest form of worship.[7] (3) The author mentions this term in the context of the Spanish Serenada, indicating a personal interest in the subject, and a shared interest with Miss Guernsey.[8] (4) The entertainment that the sisters are enjoying, both at the opera and in the parlour.[9]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) An art form that Ranganna masters despite his disability, suggesting that creativity can flourish under adversity.[10]
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) A noted cultural practice among the people of Lan-po, indicating a rich cultural life.[11]
The concept of Music in scientific sources
Music is an art form that organizes sounds in time and influences cognitive development. It serves as a vital tool for evaluating emotional understanding and distinguishing abilities in children with cognitive impairments (CI).
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is an art form that involves arranging sounds in time, and training in it can affect cognitive development.[12] (2) This is considered an optimal stimulus to examine the abilities of children with CI to distinguish emotions, and to assess emotional understanding.[13]