Everyone loves music, it seems. And there’s little reason to wonder why. There is so much music available from which to choose, and there is a category of music to appeal to every taste. The major groups of music are divided broadly into classical, popular, and jazz. Within these broad groups are many other subcategories. For example, such disparate types of music as movie sound tracks, rhythm and blues, rock, and rap all fit within the category of popular music.
The urge to make and enjoy music may be instinctive. Even small children enjoy music. Since they tend to be active, children often prefer lively music that they can move and dance to
Another reason that music is so popular is the variety of settings in which one can enjoy his or her favorite kind of music. You can go to a church to hear great religious music, or to a concert hall to hear a well-know classical symphony. On another night, you might go to a small club to listen to an up-and-coming jazz group while you enjoy a drink. A few nights later, you might go with some friends to join thousands of other people in a stadium to hear your favorite rock band play in your city on a world tour. And, back at your house or your apartment, you can relax while listening to your favorite artists on your MP3 player