Music
Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form , harmony , melody , rhythm or otherwise expressive content . Exact definitions of music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspect of all human societies, a cultural universal . While scholars agree that music is defined by a few specific elements , there is no consensus on their precise definitions. The creation of music is commonly divided into musical composition , musical improvisation , and musical performance , though the topic itself extends into academic disciplines , criticism , philosophy , and psychology . Music may be performed or improvised using a vast range of instruments , including the human voice . Music often plays a key role in social activ...