Music serves eight main functions according to the document. It provides aesthetic pleasure through its melodies, rhythms, and harmonies. Music allows for emotional expression and release of feelings. It can develop national pride and transmit cultural values. Music is used to convey ideas in artistic and academic disciplines. It serves as a medium to communicate with and worship God. Music provides inspiration to workers and entertainment at celebrations. It can also be used to market and promote new products.

2. MUSIC AND ITS
FUNCTIONS
The 8 Functions

3. MUSIC
Music is an important
ingredient in our daily lives.
Its value depends on our
purposes, whether for
celebrations, rituals, rites,
and/or special occasions.

4. AESTHETICS
 It provides a sense of
achievement, happiness and
satisfaction.
 It is very personal and intimate.
No two listeners have equally the
same emotional response.
 Its melody, rhythm, tone color,
lyrics, and harmony are a unique
experience.

5. EMOTIONAL APPEAL
It helps in the release of
emotions and in the
expression of one’s
feelings through the lines
of a song or the melodic
movement of an
instrumental piece.

6. NATIONALISTIC FERVOR
It is an effective means to
develop nationalism,
strengthen national
discipline, and transmitting
cultural values, history and
oral traditions.
It facilitates understanding
other cultural values.

7. ARTISTIC FORMS AND
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
It is used to convey ideas.
It elevates the level of
artistry of performers.

8. MEDIUM BETWEEN GOD AND
PEOPLE
 It is used to communicate with
God.
 It is used to glorify and worship
the Supreme Being.

9. COMPARISON IN WORK
It keeps workers inspired to
do their best in their tasks.

10. A FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT
 It provides entertainment for
different occasions,
celebrations, and programs.
 It helps to uncover musical
talents.
 It allows appreciation of musical
skills.

11. TOOL OF MARKETING
It promotes products new
in the market.