Cultural Identity In Two Kinds By Amy Tan

(Trumbull and Pacheco 9). After analyzing several texts, the reader recognizes that three important elements of a person's cultural identity include beliefs, food, ethnicity, and

Cultural identity can often be formed through socializing in one's family, community, and larger culture, as well as individual exploration and reflection. It gives people an outline for interpreting their surroundings and has a significant impact on their attitudes, behaviors, and interpersonal

Cultural identity is feeling of belonging to a group, it is an element that is brought about when a person comprehends his/her own culture, it is part of a person’s self –conception and perception and this helps the person to also comprehend and appreciate the culture of other people as well. It is related to nationality, religion, ethnicity, generation or any kind of social group that has its own distinct culture. So culture plays an important role in one’s life because it is a strong factor in shaping one 's identity.

Many things can fix life or make it better; but one of those things is music. Music can help one define oneself, it may help you exercise, sleep and many more things. It has impacted so many things for me like helping me exercise, sometimes sleep, and describe my life.

While most parents want their child to become a pro athlete, lawyer, or doctor, it is very uncommon for a parent to want their child to become a musician. The reason being is that the average musician does not make as much money as a pro athlete, lawyer or doctor. When in reality being a musician is not about the money, it is about self expression and elevating the mind which is more valuable than currency. Music is essential to people’s lives because it controls basic human emotions, for example, when one listens to sad songs one declines in mood or if one listens to something upbeat one feels the need to dance. This is called the Greek Doctrine of Ethos which was written in the 4th century B.C.E by the great Greek philosophers Aristotle and Plato. The Doctrine is still relevant today how for numerous reasons “Aristotle, in his politics explains the different kinds of music imitating specific feeling (anger, kindness, love), can affect a human being with the same kind of feelings. Therefore, says Aristotle, someone who listens to the wrong kind of music will grow up to be bad person and become a good person if they listen to good influencing music. Consequently, Aristotle (and also Plato) recommended the right kind of music in the education of young citizens” (The Ancient, 2009). While listening to music stimulates the brain, playing a musical instrument works both sides of the brain. Thus, playing a musical instrument affects a child’s brain development in various ways.

I listen to music when exercising, playing sports, cooking, doing homework, and even reading. I believe music has a way of helping people through hard times and connecting the artist with complete strangers. Whether or not music gurus admit it, music is an extremely popular form of poetry. It allows people to let their emotions run wild and free while adding meaning to their complicated thoughts when times are tough. Most listeners can relate in some way to the artists feelings. This is why music is such a popular form of writing. It is easily understandable, accessible, and accommodates many by varying in many different

Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music.” These were the words of Sergei Rachmaninoff, a Russian composer and pianist who was very influential in the twentieth century. Everybody knows what music is and they all have heard a form of it but most people underestimate the value and power music has in our everyday lives. Whether they know it or not music plays a vital role in the lives of people today. Music is a very efficient tool that help people, it plays a huge part in today’s society. music has a lot of influence and has a lot of forms of expression. For example, you can see, hear and feel music. Music can enlighten you, make you depressed or make you think of love. Music can keep traditions alive. I'm pretty sure I will sing the same songs to my children, that my parents sang to me when I was a little child. Music is also known for its ability to "save lives". People who are very depressed and alone can find comfort in listening to certain singers, bands or songs. Everybody, including myself, has experienced something like this. For example, losing your grandparents or lover. Listening to music gets you all the way through the pain. Music can also remind you of how things were. When I listen to old music from the 60's or 70's, even I (born in the 90's) get some kind of (missing my country) feeling. Music can also help you form opinions or give you different views of society. Of course, music can also deliver poetic messages, or it can just

In today’s world, most people are busy and they may get stressed from time to time. That’s where music comes in. Playing any musical instrument has been proved to refresh minds, increase confidence and abilities like memorization, and increased coordination etc. (nafme.org). Everyone loves music because every music carries certain vibes with it. These vibes can trigger a person’s memory and bring strong waves of emotion in their mood such as happiness, sadness, rebellious etc. There are only few people who are able to play the instruments they love while there are many people who only dream about playing. According to a research, 70 % adults wished that they could play a musical instrument (artifact australia). So, this is the evidence that

Music is the one thing in this world that we all share if we like it or not. We won’t all ways have the same taste but there enough to be shared and show. Music is a vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. And if you have that kind of feeling into your music then what is the point of having it. Music can make you feel love, gloom, calm, happiness, and even other feelings you might not know how to express out for the world.

Music has impacted the world in many great and powerful ways. It is a very powerful source that many people rely on. Music can help with stress and anxiety, can help reflect your personality, and can flow with the culture.

Most people would agree with the fact that music is one of the most pleasurable things to them. As i previously stated humans are wired and the "high" we get from listening to music gives us pleasure. The reason we feel this high is because our neurotransmitters release dopamine

Music is the national anthem for self-expression. From songwriting to the making of the rythym its a perfect way to express yourself. Todays music is all about what people want to hear and whats catchy,but that is not music thats people trying to gain fans and get recognition. Music is supposed to come from your heart, that's when you will find real music.

When I was younger my mother forced me to learn piano by going to private lessons, I wasn’t interested in learn piano. Later when I took my first private lesson, I felt that learning piano wasn’t bad at all. When I can play my first song well, that is when I’m so interested in piano. Right after I step back in my house, I ran to the piano and start playing songs. Everyday I always playing the piano and I always felt excited to go to private lessons and get more songs. Music is life. Music makes you feel relaxing and being away from your families, friends, and you travel into another world. It is a world full of music that surrounded you with music. Music also makes you feel less stress from school and other busy stuff. Music brings me so much happiness – it really is very important to my life.

Music is an amazing thing. It brings people together in amazing ways. Music has always been something that I personally have leaned on. It’s very powerful. Music can change moods or capture how a mood feels in just a few words. It can be used as an outlet or as a gift. One might express himself/herself through a song.

For thousands of years music has been an integral component to our creativity and development. Music serves as an escape route for many of us. Its somewhere where you can leave your most complex and personal thoughts for the world to see, or better yet listen. Or it can be where you let your mind float off into the tranquil melodic vibes of the song. Have you ever played one of your favorite songs and immediately felt your skin tighten up as hundreds of goosebumps emerged? I believe music is an art of its own as it is an outlet that gives you the power to express yourself and allow others to perceive and appreciate your art. It is a mirror of your emotions and aspirations. It is no wonder why we can't live without