You should allocate approximately 40 minutes to this task.

Provide a written argument or explanation aimed at an informed reader who does not have specialized knowledge of the subject.

Today, there is a wide variety of music genres around the globe. What is the purpose of music in our lives? Do you think a country's traditional music has greater significance than the international music that is popular worldwide today?

Your response should be a minimum of 250 words.

Draw upon your own ideas, knowledge, and experiences, and back up your arguments with examples and appropriate evidence.