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Is there any difference between pop music and classical music?

On the surface, pop music and classical music are two different types of music. They have different musical characteristics and different expressions. In fact, the biggest difference is that their music is organized in different ways.

The organization of classical music pays attention to the logic of music, the unity of motivation, the coherence and rationality of music development, etc. Every note in the greatest classical music is like a planet in the universe, which exists reasonably, is interrelated and influences each other. Most great classical music has a long space, expressing complete and complex musical ideas. Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, though incomplete in form, is perfect in content, which neither the author nor future generations can make up for. The strict logic of classical music can be seen from this.

On the other hand, pop music, a song of 4 or 5 minutes is the standard length, and the rabbit's tail can't grow. Why? Because the organization of pop music lacks rigorous rational thinking mode. For example, a house with a civil structure cannot be built casually, and it must be a well-designed skyscraper. Pop music can't be organized as rigorously as symphony for a long time, and more complicated jazz can't compete with symphony. The organization of pop music has only some simple logic, and more attention is paid to perceptual things. In short, pop music is more emotional and lacks rational thinking.

There are all kinds of people and creatures in the world, and music should be varied. Classical music, pop music and other kinds of music should have their own space.