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According the the dictionary, music is vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such
a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. This is a good definition,
but music can be so much more. A study done in 2008 found that, on average, 
choral singers are happier than the general public. When listening to music, the human brain lights up like christmas tree. It releases the "feel good" chemicals in the brains pleasure center. Aside from making you feel good, music has been shown to
be good for your health. It has been shown that listening to music can boost cell protection against bacteria. Music is also a common ground found with all humans. Music's ability to bring people together is nearly unparalleled.
Similar to sports and religion, music is found in all cultures acround the planet, even though we all evolved independently. Music can give people hope when they have none and allow people to keep hope when they do.
It can bring you up in times of sorrow. The point of this website is to dive into the history, benifits, and art form that is, music.