The authors say, “Music is not a universal language, for people in different cultures give music different meanings. . . . [C]ulture means the way of life of a people, learned and transmitted from one generation to the next.” How do these statements relate to the story of the visiting Asian that opens this section?
What will be an ideal response?
• The European music-culture would not call the sounds of musicians tuning up in a symphony orchestra "music." The Asian visitor, however, interpreted these sounds differently and thought they were the best part of the performance.
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A. Buzzing lips B. Double reed C. Single reed D. Slide