Question

a) What is the difference between noise and music?
b) Can music become noise sometimes?
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[Music and noise]

Answer 1

Solution:
Music is sound which is pleasant to hear. Sounds from flutes, dholaks and sitars, when played well, can be called music.
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Noise is sound which is unpleasant to hear. For example: traffic sounds - horns of buses and trucks, the hum of an electrical generator, the bang from a gunshot, etc.
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Yes, even music can sometimes be considered as noise. When music is played at a very high volume, it can take the sound beyond comfortable hearing level, and can be classified as noise.
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