What Is Music?

I just had an idea for something potentially very cool....You know (from the profile thing) that I'm an accordionist, and therefore a musician. Music is sort of my life, and I'm a firsthand witness (several times over) to the fact that it can completely change or literally save a person. Anyway, I've had some conversations with friends where they've said (joking, I hope) "What, accordion? I thought you were a musician!" At any rate, this playful comment brings up an interesting question: what exactly constitutes "music"? I really don't know how many readers I've got here: I don't really do much to publicize, preferring to leave it to people to find the corner on their own. But if you see this, I was wondering if you'd just send me a short email (cjfaux@gmail) about your personal definition of "music". If no one sends me anything, then I won't continue on this topic, except a short--and probably inevitable--rant. Still, it would be really cool if I could get some feedback on this. You don't have to tell me your name: just tell me what you want the name on the site to be. I'm being maybe a bit overly optimistic in thinking that anyone is going to reply to this, but if you do, it can be in any form you want, and anything from a seven word haiku to an essay. Whatever you like. I only ask that it not be obscene in the standard acceptability standard. You know what I mean. No cussing. Also, if I get a reply, I'm going to post it here, because that's the point. I won't give your name away if you don't want, but I'm going to post it here. I seriously want to know what you think about it. Thanks!