Music is the art of arranging sounds in time through
the elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre. It is one of the
universal cultural aspects of all human societies. General definitions
of music include common elements such as pitch , rhythm , dynamics , and
the sonic qualities of timbre and texture . Different styles or types of
music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of these elements. Music
is performed with a vast range of instruments and vocal
techniques ranging from singing to rapping; there are solely
instrumental pieces, solely vocal pieces and pieces that combine singing
and instruments.