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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 works 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 could be music, saying for example: "There is no noise, only sound."