Music on one of the least understood of human activities. It is not easy to say outright what its purpose is, yet we do it and enjoy it to such an extend that people find within music often the whole meaning of their life.
Categories of music
Not all music fits neatly into one category and often crosses several, but here is an attempt.
Religious music
- Hymns
- Sung masses
Classical music
- European polyphony
Popular music
- Folk music or traditional music
- Traditional sung popular music, like Music Hall
- Pre-recorded popular music, "pop"
- Modern music, essentially pseudo-classical of the modern era without fulfilling the requirement of being of the best.