Music is an auditory art form made out of sounds that fit together and entertain you. Here is an example of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in C minor which is a very famous piece of classical music that has entertained millions:

Sounds in music are different to background noises (like a clock ticking or machinery in a factory) as musical sounds are created to entertain the audience. Other noises may just be created as a result of different processes happening.

Here are two videos of background noises (a vacuum cleaner recording) and music (“Rock Around the Clock”):

Can you hear the difference between the sound in these two clips? Post your opinion below in the comments!

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