Merriam’s Cultural Functions of Music The Anthropology of Music (1964)

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Merriam’s Cultural Functions of Music The Anthropology of Music (1964)

Emotional Expression: the releasing of emotions and the expression of feelings

Aesthetic Enjoyment: the use of music for deep emotional & intellectual enjoyment, for experiencing artistic and nonverbal expression’s of life’s beauty

Entertainment: the use of music as diversion and amusement

Communication: the conveying of feelings & emotions that are understood by people within a particular culture

Symbolic representation: the expression of symbols exists in the texts of songs and in the cultural meaning of the musical sounds.

Physical Response: the use of music for dancing and other physical activity

Enforcement of conformity to social norms: the use of music to provide instructions or warnings

Validation of social institutions and religious rituals: the use of music in religious services and state occasions.

Contribution to the continuity and stability of culture: music as an expression of cultural values

Contribution to the integration of society: the use of music to bring people together

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