Music is mathematical . It is rhythmically based on the subdivisions of time into fractions that must be calculated, interpreted, and applied instantaneously. Music is foreign language . Most of the terms are in Italian, German, or French, and notation is a highly developed kind of shorthand based on symbols that represent ideas. The semantics of music is the most complete and universal language known.
Music is history .
It reflects the environment and times of its creation, including the cultural and social values. Music is physical education . It requires exceptional coordination of fingers, hands, arms, lips, cheeks, and facial muscles. It also takes extraordinary control of the diaphragm, which in turns uses the back, stomach, and chest muscles. Music is philosophy .