With the emergence of technologies in the 20th century, music has transformed from something the aristocracy would enjoy in their palaces, or vagabonds would perform for the villagers to a thing that everyone can afford to enjoy together; music turned into a multi-billion industry that is aimed at an income rather than creative expression. At the same time music has stayed a staple means of articulating cultural identity and artistic vision. With such a versatile history of this phenomenon and a huge variety of genres, it is quite easy to get lost if you want to explore music in an essay form. Follow a clear outline, and review samples of various papers and essays on similar topics online. There are numerous services that can provide you with an example of a well-composed essay that includes an introduction, main body, and conclusion.
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