Singing is an important part of music courses. It plays an important role in cultivating students' noble sentiments and positive emotions of loving beauty.

1. The definition of singing

Singing is a Chinese word that refers to performing (songs, operas, operas, etc.) in the form of singing.

The earliest "singing" originated from human sacrifices and religious activities in ancient times. At that time, people, because of unexplainable natural forces and fear of birth, old age, illness and death, offered sacrifices and prayers to totems or gods. . In these sacrifices and prayers, the earliest language with rhythm and rhythm appeared. This was the earliest "singing"!

2. The concept of music

Music is an art form and cultural activity, and its medium is timely organized and regular sound waves (a type of mechanical wave).

Its basic elements include strength, tonality, duration, timbre, etc. These basic elements are combined with each other to form the commonly used "formal elements" of music, such as rhythm, melody, harmony, intensity, speed, mode, musical form, texture, etc.

The formal elements that constitute music are the means of expression of music. Different types of music may emphasize or ignore some of these elements. Music is performed with a variety of instruments and vocal techniques, and is divided into instrumental music, vocal music (such as songs without instrumental accompaniment), and compositions that combine singing and instruments.

In its most general form, describes music as an art form or cultural activity that includes the creation of musical works (songs, tunes, symphonies, etc.), performances, evaluations of music, and appreciation of music. The study of history and the teaching of music. Ancient Greek and Indian philosophers defined music as tones arranged horizontally as melody and vertically as harmony.

Sayings such as "Harmony in all realms" and "That's music to my ears" point to the idea that music is generally ordered and pleasant to listen to. But the 20th century composer John Cage believed that any sound can be music. For example, he said: "There is no noise, only sound."

The creation, performance, meaning and even definition of music are all Varies depending on cultural and social context. Indeed, throughout history, some new musical forms or styles have been criticized as "unmusical," including Beethoven's Grosse Fugue in 1825, early jazz in the early 1900s, and hardcore punk in the 1980s.