Topic : Music & Dancing
- Do you like music? Why?
- What types of music do you prefer most? Why?
- Do you enjoy dancing? Why? Why not?
- Has anyone ever taught you to dance? Why? Why not?
- Tell me about any traditional dancing in your country.
- Do you think that traditional dancing will be popular in the future? Why? Why not?
- What is your favourite musical instrument?
- How it has changed over the years?
- Who is your favourite musician? Why?
- What are some benefits of listening to music?
Question and Answers :
- Do you like music? Why?
Yes, I love music. There are several reasons behind my preference on music. The first and most important factor is that music helps me to get relaxed. It has some entertaining value as well. It is like a food for my mind and relieves me of stress and tension. The rich lyrics of many songs often inspire me.
- What types of music do you prefer most? Why?
Well, I mostly like soft music. Instrumental music is also on my preference list. The soft music helps me to concentrate on my work. Besides, less noise is created when I play the music. They usually have greater lyrics and touch my mind and heart.
- Do you enjoy dancing? Why? Why not?
Yes, I love dancing. I love the movements made with the tones and lights, the dancers bring a massive change in their limbs which appears amazing to me. I know very little about dancing and if someone asks me to dance, I might decline. However, I really love the way other people dance. It is said that dancing is an exercise for our souls and it unifies the concentration and gives spiritual inspiration.
- Has anyone ever taught you to dance? Why? Why not?
Uhh, actually, I am not that much interested in learning dancing. Though my parents wanted me to learn and practice dancing, I rejected their offer and thus nobody taught me ever to dance. I was more interested in sports like football and cricket than learning to dance.
- Tell me about any traditional dancing in your country.
Well, emerged during the Spanish colonial period, the Philippines take humble pride in Tinkling. This is a traditional dance performed with bamboo poles.
- Do you think that traditional dancing will be popular in the future? Why? Why not?
The traditional dancing has potentials to grow in future as the dance takes place during different cultural events while the number of such events is on the rise. However, the influences of western and modern dancing might reduce the popularity of traditional dancing in future in our country.
- What is your favourite musical instrument?
I like flute more than any other musical instrument. I think flute has something magical inside it and the tone makes me charmed always.
- How it has changed over the years?
Well, there are no notable changes found on flute except its size and shape. Currently, the flutes are available in different sizes and of shapes while it was thin and smaller in past days. Some modern musical instruments have replaced its use in different music as well.
- Who is your favourite musician? Why?
I love Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia most. He is an Indian musician, especially flutist. He owns a distinctive flute playing style.
- What are some benefits of listening to music?
Music has several benefits and I think it helps reducing stress. Besides, music can also improve moods while it makes the listeners happy. Music is well known for its healing power of our wounds. It is a symbol of a culture and tradition. Music inspires people and motives them to step forward.
