How important is music? Many people usually think that listening to music is nice,but not very 1 It is often only thought to be entertainment (娱乐), but not the first 2for education.This opinion is wrong3 music education is necessary for all students.

    Music tells us who we are.Music4the musicians' thoughts and ideas,and the social environment they came from.For example, just as Mozart's music represents (代表) a lifestyle, rock music5represents a lifestyle. George Gershwin's music is another6 He introduced jazz into his music.

    Music7a kind of ability to know the world in a different way. Science explains how the sun rises and sets. Music explores (探索) emotional (情绪的) meanings. People need every possible way to 8about our world.

    Music shows people's thoughts. We can “talk” to each other in this amazing way. Through the language we9our feelings,discoveries,ideas and hopes. All of these can be shared with others. When we do not let our children receive a good music education,we take 10away from the meanings that music expresses. So music education is much more necessary than people usually think.