Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is argued that
music
is a good tool for closing cultural and generational gaps. I completely disagree with
this
point of view because
people
of different ages have different life soundtracks and
people
from different
cultures
value different ideas. Different generations prefer different
music
. Songs released in the 1960s or 1970s resonate well with baby boomers because they portray things unique to that era,
such
as patriotism and true love. Millennials,
on the other hand
, may find those songs old-fashioned.
Instead
, they relate better to heartbreak hits by current pop artists,
such
as Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, since breaking up is so commonplace among them.
Such
different musical tastes mean that the two generations are unlikely to bond through
music
.
In addition
,
people
from different
cultures
have different values.
As a result
, they are likely to interpret the same song differently.
For example
, in the song
Who
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Whom
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Do You Love by The Chainsmokers, the lyrics contain the line ‘you are moving
different
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when we are making
love’
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love
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. While those from traditional
cultures
may consider the lyrics too explicit and disgraceful, westerners may think the songwriter is free to express his pain in a disloyal relationship through
music
.
This
is to say, the song has the potential to make them become disrespectful of each other’s
cultures
. In conclusion, I do not think
music
can bridge cultural and age gaps because
people
who grow up in different eras have different musical preferences.
Besides
,
people
from different cultural backgrounds do not share the same values.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • universal language
  • evoke
  • connect
  • diverse audiences
  • cultural exchange
  • generational gaps
  • shared experiences
  • unifying force
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