There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?

There is an increasing number of music genres in today’s society.
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explain why traditional melodic creations are more important than the international ones known worldwide. Indeed, listening to songs we like can lighten up our mood when we are feeling sad. It allows us to feel better
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improved concentration.
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led by the TU, the Tokyo University, showed that listening to what we like could increase the number of serotonin and dopamine cells in our brains, which are neurones that contribute to our happiness,
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almost 50%. International hits are known everywhere, but because of
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the traditional type of music should not stop being listened to. The latter is essential for the country’s culture
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since it represents a part of its history and has been transmitted by parents to their children for hundreds of years.
For instance
, the city of Avignon, in France, has implemented a very successful music class in school where kids learn about the traditional songs of their city and country. That has allowed the city to transmit a part of its culture.
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French History,
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traditional songs are
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because they represent the culture,
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tradition and history of a certain region, so they are more important than worldwide hits and should keep being listened to.
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Include more varied examples to support your points, such as different countries or types of music.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • emotional release
  • cultural significance
  • globalization
  • cultural exchange
  • technology
  • preservation
  • cultural heritage
  • social cohesion
  • expression
  • consumption
  • production
  • traditional music
  • international music
  • diversity
  • identity
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