Me too.
In my VERY humble opinion, music needs the three elements of Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm.
If one is lacking, then it is debatable as to whether or not it is “Music”.
Even in a solo performance of a melody, the Rhythm is there, and the harmony is implied.
Rap is missing Melody, so the best it can do is call itself “Rhythmic Recitation that sometimes rhymes”
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