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Introduction: You may well ask why this chapter (and the following on television and movies) is included in a course discussing the Bible and social ethics. The response to that is funda-mental: music is a representation, and a testimony, of that cultures views, philosophies, beliefs, ... Thus, it music has a tremendous impact on social ethics. As an example (at least for those growing up in the 1950’s – 1970’s) what type of music did you listen to in your teen-age years? How did it effect you? How does the music of your day compare with music today? Would you say that this culture is greater in morality or less in morality than it was when you were a teen-ager? The Religion: (the following is truly a microcosm of the multitudes of information available. But make no mistake – rock music is a religion, and promotes a "religious" message, doctrine and lifestyle!) Since children and youth are so easily influenced by music, what effect has this had on them? Look at our youth – enough said Even though music plays an important role in the everyday lives of many people, studying music as a discipline in scientific research is relatively new Music is around us every day. People listen to the radio in the car, at home or in work the radio might be playing in the background. We have our walkman to play our favourite music when travelling, and we hear music when we go for a drink in a pub or a bar. We can even hear music in supermarkets to make us buy more products and there is music playing in some lifts. Music takes us back in time because it triggers our memory, music can make us happy and it can make us sad. In our modern society sound and music is around us all the time. It is mediated through radio, hi-fi systems, computers etc. Music can play a big role in the lives of teenagers. Some teenagers use music to find their identity and music can be important in sub cultures and the way people talk and dress (styles). As our society continues to develop, In most cultures, music has functions beyond those of providing entertainment and enjoyment Music plays a role in most of our social institutions and religious rituals, for instance, birthdays, weddings and funerals, competitive sporting events, military functions. It can also be a powerful means of maintaining the continuity and stability of societies through folk music and songs which give accounts of myths and legends and record important events. Music is the universal language, and that is why all music is important to someone.Introduction: You may well ask why this chapter (and the following on television and movies) is included in a course discussing the Bible and social ethics.