What is Music?

I posted a Google Doc in the tab "Students" and used it with our Fourth Graders to allow them to share their thoughts about what music means to them.  The topic was very broad.  They were simply to share what they thought about when they heard the word music as well as to share favorite singers/composers/songs and information about music.  Here is what they wrote:

“Orchestra and the sound of peace, relaxing, beautiful and sweet. That’s what I like about music.” – Sophie

“I like music because to me singing is my life!” – Jordan

My favorite artists are Cher Lloyd, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus. Music to me is my everything.  My favorite thing about music is the lyrics. I like music because if it gets stuck in your head then you know it better.” – Evelyn

“A growing period of rhythm, beat and style” – Zeke

“To me music is sounds of life. I hear music everyday. Music is a place that you could feel sad or happy. I like anytime of music. Sometimes I listen to English artists. I really like to listen to Indian music. Indian music has a nice feeling to listen to. Other types of Indian music can have a party flow to it. This is what I think music is. To me music is like peaceful beautiful sound to my ears. Its waves are like the waves of life. Music just goes with the flow.” - Stephy

“My favorite artist is Taylor Swift because she sings some country and country music to me is calming. Music to me is sounds and beats put together. All I like to do is sing whenever I’m in the car. All I do is sing sometime my family gets annoyed I sing so much!” – Zoey

“I like music when I am stressed out. Music is a beautiful sound to me. I like all kinds of music, country, classic and so much more.” – Anisah

“My favorite music guy is Leonardo.” – Levi

“It is the taste of good sound.” – Carlos

“I think music is instruments and voices.  My favorite songs are Roar by Katy Perry and Royals by Lorde.” – Arabella

“Music is a beautiful sound to relief pain in your body. It helps your stress, makes peace to all minds” – Zoha