Directed developments in music and expansion of sound as art tend to diverge in the direction of "progression" for the former and "evolution" in the latter case.
While the first is heard across the spectrum of musical culture, the second process is more gradual in gaining widespread acceptance, reflecting its different aims and perspectives. Both are interesting viewpoints, and often both are equally academic in nature.
The progression of music may be seen as a form of modernization, or essentially improving existing styles and methods. Evolutionary developments, on the other hand, generally tend to advance toward undefined or uncategorized expressions.
Rightly, what is important to listener, musician, and composer is the artistic integrity of the work, which ultimately contributes to its universal appeal.
While the first is heard across the spectrum of musical culture, the second process is more gradual in gaining widespread acceptance, reflecting its different aims and perspectives. Both are interesting viewpoints, and often both are equally academic in nature.
The progression of music may be seen as a form of modernization, or essentially improving existing styles and methods. Evolutionary developments, on the other hand, generally tend to advance toward undefined or uncategorized expressions.
Rightly, what is important to listener, musician, and composer is the artistic integrity of the work, which ultimately contributes to its universal appeal.
