Music is played in every society and culture in the world today. Some people think that music brings only benefits to individuals and societies. Others, however, think that music can have a negative influence on both. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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ancient
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significant impact on us. There are many advantages of
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proved that
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inspiration, making them become more creative and innovative when they spend more time
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negative impact
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society. Some
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musicians
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lyrics related to sex and violence in their
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, along with the popularity of
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nowadays, these songs became well-known and even built a trend
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society. Obviously, parents might be worried that the songs would result in
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negative influence
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their children. Thinking of the
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described in the lyrics
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trendy, trying to imitate the
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of musicians or their peers
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. In conclusion,
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but our societies because we all realized the benefits of
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Harmony
  • Melody
  • Rhythm
  • Socio-cultural
  • Artistic expression
  • Cognitive development
  • Soundtrack
  • Moral implications
  • Acoustic ecology
  • Intellectual property
  • Authenticity
  • Commercialization
  • Media literacy
  • Sensory overload
  • Acculturation
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