Music and Musical Events as Instruments of Communication and Social Cohesion

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  • Laura Pérez Platero Universidad de Valladolid

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https://doi.org/10.62701/revedu.v13.5446

Keywords:

Música, Comunicación, Emoción, Cultura, Transculturalidad

Abstract

Music has accompanied humanity throughout its history, playing a key role in rituals, celebrations, and cultural expression. Today, music festivals draw millions of people seeking emotions, social connection, and personal reflection, reinforcing music’s universal and transcultural nature. This deep connection remains constant, from ancient ceremonies to modern stages. Philosophers like Schopenhauer have acknowledged music’s communicative power beyond spoken language. In today’s digital age, where information flows instantly via media, music and art remain deeply personal and transcendent forms of communication. Throughout time, music has served as a means to express a wide range of emotions and messages—from love and sorrow to political ideals and social movements. It continues to unite performers and audiences through a shared, emotional experience, establishing itself as a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries.

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02-06-2025

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Pérez Platero, L. (2025). Music and Musical Events as Instruments of Communication and Social Cohesion. EDU REVIEW. International Education and Learning Review Revista Internacional De Educación Y Aprendizaje, 13(1), 121–128. https://doi.org/10.62701/revedu.v13.5446

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)

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