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DEFINITION

A difference in values and attitudes

between one generation and another,

especially between young people and

their parents.

In term of music, different tastes on music,

the lyrics and genres.

(www.answer.com)

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The differences

old new

More substances Superficial, shallow

Lyrics carry more weight Vulgar lyrics

Low quality in terms of sound Emphasize on sound effects

compared to content

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Diverged genres----older generation

era1950s

-jazz,country,folk,swing,doo wop

-dominant musical instruments suchas piano,guitar,drums,saxophone

-carries a more melodious andtuneful aspect

-lyrics are generally conservative

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21ST

CENTURY GENRE EVOLUTION

2000-nowHIP HOP

-rapping as a dominant element

-generally not melodious-reflects violent lifestyle andthe struggles of urban youth

-fast rapping and aggressivelyrics

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BLACK METAL

-shrieked vocals with highly

distorted guitars

-unconventional song structure

-songs are sung by shouting in an

aggressive manner

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_metal

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Consequences of difference between

genres due to generation gap

-youths find music from older

eras boring and predictable

-adults view modern music as a

corrupting influence

Consequences of difference between genres due

to generation gap

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Music gadgets

old new

Marketed in form of records Gadgets invented to cater for music

lovers

Radio I tunes, I pod, walkman

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Why differences happen?

EVOLUTION DUE TO TECHNOLOGY AND

ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT.

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS MUSIC.

NEW GENRES ARE CREATED.

GLOBALISATION.

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EVOLUTION DUE TO TECHNOLOGY AND

ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT.

Technology

E.g. Compact disc

Cutting-edge technologyRecord sounds and music

Electrical instrument

E.g. MIDI technologyMake possible for new kind of music and

shape

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DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS

MUSIC

E.g. In 1966, rock music was liked by 4%

and disliked by 44% of society.

Now- No. 1 overall

E.g. Hip hop

Second favourite music type for the young

Music News, August 12, 2009 ByAssociated Press

http://www.pbpulse.com/category/music/music-news/http://www.pbpulse.com/author/associated-press/http://www.pbpulse.com/author/associated-press/http://www.pbpulse.com/category/music/music-news/

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NEW GENRES ARE CREATED

E.g. alternative rock, techno (disco), indie

rock, and g-funk.

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GLOBALISATION Younger people follow fashions in music.

Older generation had few opportunities with westernworld.

Most songs are Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English.

Now, have wider horizons in music. (by M.S. Verma)

Songs are available from German, Korea, Japan, Thailand

and many other countries.

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HOW TO UNDERSTAND EACH

OTHER?

- Compromise-Acknowledge

i) Past and present cultures

ii) Significance of music in eachand every individuals life

iii) Difference in perspectivetowards music is unavoidable

- Know that music is and alwaysremainsan art of expressingemotions

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CONCLUSION

As time passes generation by generation,

the evolution of music keeps continuing

according to the needs of the society.

We should be tolerant among different

generations and respect each other

especially in music.

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