Question

What is John Blacking's definition of music? Describe the strengths of this conception of music. Describe the weaknesses of this conception of music?

Answer 1

Musical performance, as distinct from the reproduction of noise, is inconceivable without the perception of order in sound
Music is humanly organized sound, intended for other human ears. This is how John defined music..People who have strong musical intelligence are good and thinking in patterns, rhythms and sounds. They have a strong appreciation for music and are often good at musical composition and performance.