The most general definition of music is the arrangement of sound to
create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm, or otherwise
expressive content.
However, definitions of music vary depending on
culture, though it is an aspect of all human societies and a cultural
universal.
While scholars agree that music is defined by a few specific elements,
there is no consensus on their precise definitions.
The creation of music is commonly divided into musical composition,
musical improvisation, and musical performance, though the topic itself
extends into academic disciplines, criticism, philosophy, psychology,
and therapeutic contexts.
Music may be performed using a vast range of instruments, including the
human voice to sing, and thus is often credited for its extreme
versatility and opportunity for creativity.