Gordon argues that music has achieved "cultural pre-eminence" over art because it is more widely accessible globally through various media platforms. While art can provide similar benefits to music, music is exposed to more people through mainstream outlets like MTV that broadcast internationally. As a result, most people are exposed to more music than art, leading music to achieve greater cultural influence. The author agrees with Gordon's perspective that widespread accessibility allows music to take precedence culturally over art.

21. Gordon
argues
that
music
appears
to
have
achieved
“cultural
pre-­‐
eminence”
over
art.
Although
art
can
bring
about
the
same
benefit
to
that
of
music,
music
is
more
widely
accessible
in
an
interconnected
world
than
the
art
which
is
probably
why
music
appears
to
achieve
cultural
pre-­‐eminence
over
art.
Because
it
is
so
widely
accessible
compared
to
the
art
people
are
more
aware
of
the
benefits
of
music
than
that
of
art.
For
example,
Music
Television
(MTV)
is
a
channel
broadcasGng
around
the
world
which
features
specifically
only
music
whereas
there
is
hardly
any
known
channel
broadcasted
around
the
world
for
the
art.
As
such,
most
people
are
able
to
view
more
of
music
in
mainstream
media
than
art
achieving
cultural
pre-­‐eminence
over
art.
Thus,
I
agree
with
Gordan’s
views
that
music
appears
to
achieve
cultural
pre-­‐eminence
over
art.

22. Gordon
argues
that
music
appears
to
have
achieved
“cultural
pre-­‐eminence”
over
art.
Although
art
can
bring
about
the
same
benefit
to
that
of
music,
music
is
more
widely
accessible
in
an
interconnected
world
than
the
art
which
is
probably
why
music
appears
to
achieve
cultural
pre-­‐eminence
over
art.
Because
it
is
so
widely
accessible
compared
to
the
art
people
are
more
aware
of
the
benefits
of
music
than
that
of
art.
In
cosmopolitan
Singapore,
residents
are
no
strangers
to
music
and
its
cultural
impact
because
of
the
plethora
of
music
plaLorms
available
not
only
in
the
local
media
but
also
through
internaGonal
exposure
through
social
media
and
mobile
apps.
For
example,
Music
Television
(MTV)
Asia
is
a
channel
broadcasGng
around
the
world
which
features
specifically
only
music
internaGonal
music
in
a
variety
of
genres,
from
English
rhythm
and
blues
(R&B)
music
helmed
by
Beyonce
to
Korean
pop
music
from
by
EXXO
to
slow
rock
by
Indonesian
band,
PADI,
whereas
there
is
hardly
any
known
channels
broadcasGng
around
the
world
for
the
art
are
less
diverse
and
have
a
smaller
niche
audience.
In
addiGon,
the
variety
of
music
plaLorms
Singapore
residents
have
access
to
increases
its
accessibility,
with
music
fans
able
to
access
an
almost
unlimited
range
of
music
using
apps
such
as
SpoGfy
and
online
sources
such
as
Youtube.
As
such,
most
people
are
able
to
view
more
of
music
in
mainstream
media
than
art
achieving
cultural
pre-­‐eminence
over
art.
Thus,
I
agree
with
Gordan’s
views
that
music
appears
to
achieve
cultural
pre-­‐eminence
over
art.

24. According
to
Gordon,
music
“encourages
and
strengthens
feelings
of
patrioGsm”.
Gordon
seems
to
believe
that
through
singing
the
naGonal
anthem,
we
can
express
our
love
for
our
country.
The
lyrics
of
the
naGonal
anthem
represents
our
hope
for
our
country.
‘Majulah
Singapura’
in
the
naGonal
anthem
suggests
our
hope
for
Singapore
to
move
forward
and
progress.
In
Singapore,
students
sing
the
naGonal
anthem
in
school
every
morning
as
a
form
of
their
patrioGsm.
Thus,
it
is
claimed
that
music
helps
to
promote
the
feelings
of
patrioGsm.
However,
it
would
be
overly
myopic
to
claim
that
music
“encourages
and
strengthens
feelings
of
patrioGsm”
as
it
would
be
wrong
to
assume
that
every
individual
sings
the
naGonal
anthem
because
of
their
love
for
their
country.
There
are
individuals
who
sings
the
naGonal
anthem
as
a
mundane
rouGne.
They
did
so
not
because
of
their
patrioGsm
to
the
country
but
rather
they
are
forced
to
do
so.
Thus,
I
disagree
with
his
views.

25. According
to
Gordon,
music
“encourages
and
strengthens
feelings
of
patrioGsm”.
Gordon
seems
to
believe
that
in
an
increasingly
diverse
world,
through
singing
the
naGonal
anthem,
we
can
express
our
love
for
our
country
despite
the
inherent
differences,
hence
encouraging
more
unity.
The
lyrics
of
the
naGonal
anthem
represents
our
collecGve
hope
for
our
country.
The
phrase
‘Majulah
Singapura’
in
the
naGonal
anthem
suggests
our
hope
for
Singapore
to
move
forward
and
progress.
In
Singapore,
and
students
sing
the
naGonal
anthem
in
school
every
morning
as
a
form
of
to
encourage
their
patrioGsm
despite
the
inherent
differences
in
ethnicity,
language
and
social
class.
Thus,
it
is
claimed
that
music
helps
to
promote
the
feelings
of
patrioGsm.
However,
it
would
be
overly
myopic
to
claim
that
singing
naGonal
anthems
automaGcally
“encourages
and
strengthens
feelings
of
patrioGsm”.
as
it
would
be
wrong
to
assume
that
every
individual
sings
the
naGonal
anthem
because
of
their
love
for
their
country.
The
acGon
of
singing
the
naGonal
anthem
may
not
be
due
to
a
sincere
intenGon
to
encourage
their
own
patrioGsm
but
an
expectaGon
that
is
imposed
on
the
individual.
In
Singapore
schools,
there
are
students
who
sing
the
naGonal
anthem
as
a
mundane
rouGne
since
it
is
a
daily
ritual
that
is
divorced
from
real
patrioGsm,
having
been
replaced
by
a
disciplinary
pracGce
in
which
students
are
expected
to
stand
at
aZenGon.
Students
who
are
perceived
to
not
afford
the
level
of
respect
during
the
anthem
are
disciplined.
Hence,
several
students
are
not
encouraged
to
show
their
patrioGsm
to
the
country
but
rather
they
are
forced
to
just
conform
to
the
status
quo.
If
music
were
really
meant
to
encourage
patrioGsm,
students
would
be
allowed
to
sing
the
naGonal
anthem
in
a
manner
of
their
choice,
as
they
do
for
their
own
school
anthems.
Thus,
I
disagree
with
his
views.

27. Firstly,
Gordon
says
that
music
encourages
and
strengthens
feelings
of
patrioGsm.
Singing
helps
people
to
associate
their
feelings
for
their
people
in
a
more
relaxed
way.
Therefore,
it
makes
it
easier
and
encourage
people
to
support
and
show
their
love
for
their
country.
In
my
society,
Singapore,
students
have
to
sing
the
NaGonal
Anthem
everyday,
encouraging
patrioGsm.
In
addiGon,
during
the
NaGonal
Day
Parade,
Singaporeans
will
sing
NaGonal
Day
Parade
songs
such
as
‘Count
on
me
Singapore’
and
‘Home’.
When
Singaporeans
engage
in
these
songs,
however,
this
is
not
really
true
as
people
may
see
singing
as
a
job
instead
of
a
way
to
show
patrioGsm
as
they
do
not
know
why
it
is
sung
or
why
it
is
even
created.
In
fact,
it
is
other
events
which
bring
people
together
which
insGlls
patrioGsm.
In
Singapore,
it
is
even
clearer
that
people
love
their
country
and
even
show
more
love
for
it
a_er
the
death
of
Lee
Kuan
Yew,
the
founding
father
of
Singapore.
Many
showed
that
they
are
proud
of
their
country
by
queuing
up
to
pay
their
last
respects
for
him
even
though
it
may
take
as
long
as
8
hours.

28. Firstly,
Gordon
says
that
music
“encourages
and
strengthens
feelings
of
patrioGsm”.
Singing
in
a
group,
which
naGonal
anthems
are
meant
to
encourage,
helps
people
to
associate
arGculate
their
feelings
for
their
people
country
in
a
more
relaxed
way
public
and
cohesive
manner,
which
is
important
in
an
increasingly
diverse
society
like
Singapore.
Therefore,
it
makes
it
a
pleasurable
experience
for
easier
and
encourage
people
to
support
and
show
their
love
for
their
country
together.
In
my
society,
Singapore,
students
have
to
sing
the
NaGonal
Anthem
everyday,
encouraging
to
strengthen
their
patrioGsm
by
reminding
them
of
the
core
values
that
Singaporeans
share.
In
addiGon,
during
the
NaGonal
Day
Parade,
Singaporeans
from
all
walks
of
life
will
sing
NaGonal
Day
Parade
songs
such
as
‘Count
on
me
Singapore’
and
‘Home’,
and
this
shared
appreciaGon
of
the
themes
of
these
songs
help
to
strengthen
and
solidify
Singaporeans’
love
for
their
country.
When
Singaporeans
engage
in
these
songs,
However,
this
is
not
really
true
as
we
should
be
wary
of
jumping
to
conclusions;
in
Chinese-­‐majority
Singapore,
people
may
see
singing
the
Malay
naGonal
anthem
as
a
job
chore
instead
of
a
way
to
strengthen
patrioGsm
as
they
do
not
know
why
it
is
sung
or
why
it
is
even
created
they
would
not
understand
or
relate
to
the
anthem.
Despite
being
taught
the
meaning
of
the
lyrics
in
their
formaGve
years
in
primary
school,
many
Singaporeans
do
not
deem
the
naGonal
anthem
important
enough
and
promptly
forget
the
meaning
of
the
lyrics,
claiming
that
it
was
not
wriZen
in
their
language
anyway.
Such
a
dismissive
actude
towards
the
naGonal
anthem
will
hinder
the
strengthening
of
patrioGsm
simply
because
music
alone
is
unable
to
influence
an
individual
who
does
not
want
to
be
influenced.
While
there
are
many
who
would
be
moved
by
the
strength
of
the
anthem
and
the
sense
of
belonging
that
comes
with
singing
it
especially
on
August
9,
there
will
be
others
who
are
not
open
to
such
an
experience.
Hence,
while
Gordon
does
make
a
valid
point,
it
cannot
be
applied
to
every
individual
since
such
an
overgeneralisaGon
ignores
the
willingness
of
the
individual
and
overemphasises
the
power
of
music.
In
fact,
it
is
other
events
which
bring
people
together
which
insGlls
patrioGsm.
In
Singapore,
it
is
even
clearer
that
people
love
their
country
and
even
show
more
love
for
it
a_er
the
death
of
Lee
Kuan
Yew,
the
founding
father
of
Singapore.
Many
showed
that
they
are
proud
of
their
country
by
queuing
up
to
pay
their
last
respects
for
him
even
though
it
may
take
as
long
as
8
hours.