Many people believe that modern music can have a negative impact on the young. Others believe the effect of modern music is positive. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Music

has changed dramatically over the years and new types of

music

are constantly appearing. Many people feel that current popular styles,

such

as rap, are just noise and cannot be considered real

music

, unlike older styles,

such

as rock and jazz.

Firstly

, many people, especially those from older generations, feel that modern types of

music

can be more harmful than positive. They will say modern

music

is too simplistic and the song lyrics are potentially dangerous. They feel that rap and hip-hop often deal with dangerous issues

such

as gang violence or express antisocial views. It is a common opinion that

this

can be damaging for young people who listen to these songs.

On the other hand

, it is important that people are able to listen to the types of

music

that they prefer; you cannot control people’s tastes or opinions. For young people especially, popular

music

is an important aspect of identity, sharing an interest in

music

with their peers brings a sense of stability and belonging. These young people would argue that the lyrics to these songs reflect

the

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modern reality and it is an important way of expressing their experiences. In conclusion, people will always prefer a certain type of

music

. People will always be unsure of new things, which they may not understand, and

this

can be the case with

music

.

However

, we cannot stop change and we should not try to,

instead

, we should encourage new styles of

music

as all

music

adds to the wealth of our culture.