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 generally believed that
music
can unite individuals from different backgrounds and ages. That might be true,
however
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I think
music
that is
followed by certain practices might create gaps and groups among them. In
this
essay, I am going to discuss both perspectives and decide to what extent I agree or disagree with
this
notion.
Firstly
,
music
can vary from
place
to
place
, and different regions oftentimes have different types of
music
. Individuals who live together in the same tribe might have their traditions that are followed by
music
. To illustrate
this
,
one
of the tribes in my home country, specifically in Tanah Toraja, they have their own cultural practice of slaughtering cattle followed by tribal instruments being played during the session. A number of visitors who, despite their ages, might find it peculiar and sadistic. Simultaneously, they will be reluctant to watch,
although
a gripping melody is served in the background.
Secondly
, there are
also
several occasions in my homeland where
people
gather in
one
place
, dance, and enjoy time together with
music
, despite the differences among us.
One
of the examples is independence day which is held annually on August 17. Several competitions take
place
including the dance competition. The rule is simple, we have to dance in pairs with a balloon between our heads, follow the rhythm of the
music
, and don’t let the balloon pop or fall onto the ground. On
this
occasion only,
people
are not grouped by age or tribe. All family members, young and old, can join in all together. In conclusion, in my opinion, if
music
is followed by some tribal practices that might be hard to be accepted by the majority of
people
, despite the quality or taste
music
of the
music
,
this
will fail to put
people
in
one
place
.
However
, if
music
is played on an occasion
that is
free from some extreme practices, it will bring joy and bring together
people
from various backgrounds.
Submitted by serlyayus on

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • universal language
  • evoke
  • connect
  • diverse audiences
  • cultural exchange
  • generational gaps
  • shared experiences
  • unifying force
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