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Notes and summary: classical and popular music

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The link between classical and popular music is debated. Popular music often borrows classical melodies, and remixed old songs gain popularity among the young, who see them as rejuvenated. Purists, however, argue that remixing destroys the original beauty.

Read the following passage carefully and make notes and write a summary of it. Is classical music any way related to popular music? That is a controversial question. [passage of about 300 words comparing classical and popular music, with Indian pop and film-song remixes] ... These remixes have become very popular among the younger generation; they give the old melodies new life and vigour. The purists among the older generation however maintain that the beauty of the song is lost!

Notes

Title: Classical and popular music

  1. Question: is classical music related to popular music? Controversial
  2. Link
    • Popular music borrows tunes, ragas and structures from classical music
    • Indian pop and film songs often rest on classical melodies
  3. Remixes
    • Old film songs remixed with modern beats
    • Very popular with the young; give old melodies new life and vigour
  4. Objection
    • Older, purist listeners say the beauty of the original song is lost

Summary

Whether classical and popular music are related is a matter of debate. Indian pop and film music often draw on classical melodies, and the remixing of old songs with modern rhythms has made them popular among young listeners, who feel it gives old tunes fresh life. Purists of the older generation, however, argue that remixing destroys the beauty of the original songs.

(About 65 words. The middle of the passage was not available, so details come from its opening, closing lines and stated topic.)

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