Sing Together, Build Bonds
Old pictures often depict people singing together in church, with their families at home or with companions at community events.
Unfortunately, these scenes have become less common nowadays.
There could be several reasons why singing in a group has become less common.
First, we spend less time in groups these days and are more isolated.
Technology has made it easier to enjoy music individually rather than in a larger setting.
Instead of being played in a large setting and under social circumstances, music has become something enjoyed privately on our personal play devices.
Second, our society is more diverse, so we don’t always know the same songs.
The list of music that is common to different groups of people is becoming shorter.
We might also worry more about our social image, and singing in front of others can make us feel awkward.
Lastly, we have more entertainment options today than in the past when people gathered around the piano or the guitar just because it was fun to do so.

Although group singing has become less common, it’s an activity that can be beneficial.
So why does group singing make us feel so good?
Decades of research have shown that singing is good for you on many levels by reducing stress and increasing the release of happiness hormones such as endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin.
Singing with others has additional benefits.
It brings people closer together and helps create bonds that can support self-esteem in a more stable way.
The sense of belonging and purpose created in the moment makes us feel connected to others and to something greater.
Thus, it’s no surprise that people who sing together have healthier minds and more readily participate in their communities.
A few studies have reported that people who sang in choirs were more optimistic, less lonely, had stronger relationships, and were more likely to contribute positively to their communities than those who didn’t.
The good news is that people can enjoy these benefits even when they’re singing with others online.
Being together is the key.

The communal nature of music remains and is vividly demonstrated at live concerts.
Whether you’re in the crowd at the Mercury Lounge or Madison Square Garden, the point is to gather with people who love what you love.
If the point wasn’t to gather or to share in the mass performance, you’d just stay home and listen to music by yourself.
When you sing along to songs at a concert, you don’t just listen to the music; you participate in it, “completing” the musical experience.
This creates a sense of belonging and a strong bond with the musician.
Many musicians remember the first time their audience sang along with them.
Maybe it means they have reached the point in their career where they have become popular.
Even singers with long, successful careers feel energized by the power of the crowd and get inspired for their next music project.

Korean pop music fans are famous for their singing-along during concerts, and their participation in the concert sometimes goes beyond the conventional expectations of musicians.
Artists performing in Korea are often impressed by the audience singing, called tte-chang.
What’s so impressive is that they memorize entire songs in English or even in other foreign languages.
Before going to a concert, loyal fans look at the set list, memorize the lyrics of all the songs, and plan a tte-chang event to make their concert experience special.
In this way, Korean fans show that they really care about the music and the musicians.
There are countries where silent appreciation is expected from the concert audience, but at Korean pop music concerts, enthusiastic participation in tte-chang often accompanied by dancing is the norm.

In a highly connected world where technology doesn’t necessarily connect people in a human way, individuals become socially isolated and feel intense loneliness.
The invention of portable music players and earphones has made music more personal, too.
However, the communal elements persist, manifesting their power in singing events, large and small.
Singing with others can be a way to heal and help us feel connected, happy, and healthy.
Maybe it is in our genes as a social species.
Just open your mouth, start making a sound, and let your voice go.
You’ll know how good it is almost instantly.

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Sing Together, Build Bonds
함께 노래하고 유대를 쌓다
Old pictures often depict people singing together in church, with their families at home or with companions at community events.
옛 사진들은 교회에서, 집에서 가족과, 또는 지역 행사에서 동료들과 함께 노래하는 사람들을 종종 묘사한다.
Unfortunately, these scenes have become less common nowadays.
안타깝게도, 이러한 장면들은 오늘날 덜 흔해졌다.
There could be several reasons why singing in a group has become less common.
집단으로 노래하는 것이 덜 흔해진 데에는 여러 가지 이유가 있을 수 있다.
First, we spend less time in groups these days and are more isolated.
첫째, 우리는 요즘 집단으로 보내는 시간이 줄어들었고, 더 고립되어 있다.
Technology has made it easier to enjoy music individually rather than in a larger setting.
기술은 더 넓은 환경에서보다 개인적으로 음악을 즐기는 것이 더 쉽도록 만들었다.
Instead of being played in a large setting and under social circumstances, music has become something enjoyed privately on our personal play devices.
넓은 환경과 사회적 상황에서 연주되는 대신, 음악은 우리의 개인용 재생 기기로 혼자 즐기는 것이 되었다.
Second, our society is more diverse, so we don’t always know the same songs.
둘째, 우리 사회는 더 다양해져서, 우리가 늘 같은 노래를 알고 있는 건 아니다.
The list of music that is common to different groups of people is becoming shorter.
다양한 집단의 사람들이 공통으로 아는 음악의 목록은 더 짧아지고 있다.
We might also worry more about our social image, and singing in front of others can make us feel awkward.
우리는 또한 우리의 사회적 이미지에 대해 더 걱정하기도 하고, 다른 사람들 앞에서 노래하는 것은 우리에게 어색한
기분이 들게 할 수 있다.
Lastly, we have more entertainment options today than in the past when people gathered around the piano or the guitar just because it was fun to do so.
마지막으로, 사람들이 그렇게 하는 것이 그냥 재미있어서 피아노나 기타 주위에 모였던 과거보다, 오늘날
우리에게는 오락 거리로 선택할 것들이 더 많다.
Although group singing has become less common, it’s an activity that can be beneficial.
합창은 덜 흔해졌지만, 그것은 도움이 될 수 있는 활동이다.
So why does group singing make us feel so good?
그렇다면 왜 합창은 우리를 그렇게 기분 좋게 만드는 걸까?
Decades of research have shown that singing is good for you on many levels by reducing stress and increasing the release of happiness hormones such as endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin.
수십 년간의 연구가 보여 준 바로는, 노래하는 것은 스트레스를 줄이고 엔도르핀, 도파민, 세로토닌과 같은
행복 호르몬의 분비를 증가시킴으로써 여러 방면에서 여러분에게 좋다.
Singing with others has additional benefits.
다른 사람들과 함께 노래하는 것에는 추가적인 이점이 있다.
It brings people closer together and helps create bonds that can support self-esteem in a more stable way.
그것은 사람들을 더 가깝게 만들고, 자존감을 더 안정적인 방식으로 지탱해 주는 유대감을 형성하는 데 도움을 준다.
The sense of belonging and purpose created in the moment makes us feel connected to others and to something greater.
그 순간에 형성되는 소속감과 목적의식은 우리가 다른 사람들과 또 더 큰 무언가와 연결되어 있다고 느끼게 한다.
Thus, it’s no surprise that people who sing together have healthier minds and more readily participate in their communities.
따라서, 함께 노래하는 사람들이 더 건강한 정신을 가지고 있으며, 자신의 지역사회에 더 적극적으로 참여한다는
것은 놀라운 일이 아니다.
A few studies have reported that people who sang in choirs were more optimistic, less lonely, had stronger relationships, and were more likely to contribute positively to their communities than those who didn’t.
몇몇 연구에 따르면 합창단에서 노래한 사람들은 그렇지 않은 사람들에 비해 더 낙관적이었으며, 덜 외로움을
느꼈고, 더 강한 인간관계를 형성했으며, 자신의 지역사회에 긍정적인 이바지를 할 가능성이 더 높았다고 보고되었다.
The good news is that people can enjoy these benefits even when they’re singing with others online.
좋은 소식은 사람들이 온라인에서 다른 사람들과 함께 노래할 때도 이러한 이점을 여전히 누릴 수 있다는 것이다.
Being together is the key.
함께하는 것이 핵심이다.
The communal nature of music remains and is vividly demonstrated at live concerts.
음악의 공동체적 본질은 그대로이며 이는 라이브 콘서트에서 생생하게 드러난다.
Whether you’re in the crowd at the Mercury Lounge or Madison Square Garden, the point is to gather with people who love what you love.
여러분이 머큐리 라운지의 군중 속에 있든지 매디슨 스퀘어 가든의 군중 속에 있든지, 중요한 것은 여러분이
사랑하는 것을 사랑하는 사람들과 함께 모인다는 것이다.
If the point wasn’t to gather or to share in the mass performance, you’d just stay home and listen to music by yourself.
만약 모이거나 대규모 공연에 참여하는 것이 목적이 아니라면, 여러분은 그냥 집에 머물면서 혼자 음악을
들을 것이다.
When you sing along to songs at a concert, you don’t just listen to the music; you participate in it, “completing” the musical experience.
콘서트에서 노래를 따라 부를 때, 여러분은 단순히 음악을 듣는 것이 아니라, 그 음악에 참여하여 음악적 경험을
'완성'하는 것이다.
This creates a sense of belonging and a strong bond with the musician.
이것은 소속감과 음악가와의 강한 유대감을 형성한다.
Many musicians remember the first time their audience sang along with them.
많은 음악가는 청중이 처음으로 그들과 함께 노래했던 순간을 기억한다.
Maybe it means they have reached the point in their career where they have become popular.
어쩌면 그것은 그들의 경력이 대중적으로 인기를 얻은 지점에 도달했음을 의미할 수도 있다.
Even singers with long, successful careers feel energized by the power of the crowd and get inspired for their next music project.
오랜 성공적인 경력을 가진 가수들조차도 관중의 힘에서 활력을 얻으며 다음 음악 프로젝트에 대한 영감을 받는다.
Korean pop music fans are famous for their singing-along during concerts, and their participation in the concert sometimes goes beyond the conventional expectations of musicians.
한국 대중음악(K-pop) 팬들은 콘서트에서 노래를 따라 부르는 것으로 유명하며, 그들의 콘서트 참여는 때때로
음악가들이 갖고 있던 기존의 기대를 넘어선다.
Artists performing in Korea are often impressed by the audience singing, called tte-chang.
한국에서 공연하는 아티스트들은 떼창이라 불리는 관객들의 노래에 종종 감명을 받는다.
What’s so impressive is that they memorize entire songs in English or even in other foreign languages.
매우 인상적인 점은 그들이 영어는 물론 다른 외국어로 된 노래까지 전체를 외운다는 것이다.
Before going to a concert, loyal fans look at the set list, memorize the lyrics of all the songs, and plan a tte-chang event to make their concert experience special.
콘서트에 가기 전에 충성스러운 팬들은 공연 목록을 확인하고, 모든 노래의 가사를 외우며, 떼창 이벤트를 계획하여
자신들의 콘서트 경험을 특별하게 만든다.
In this way, Korean fans show that they really care about the music and the musicians.
이러한 방식으로, 한국 팬들은 그들이 음악과 음악가를 진심으로 아낀다는 것을 보여준다.
There are countries where silent appreciation is expected from the concert audience, but at Korean pop music concerts, enthusiastic participation in tte-chang often accompanied by dancing is the norm.
콘서트의 청중이 조용히 감상할 거라고 예측되는 나라도 있지만, 한국 대중음악 공연에서는 종종 춤과 함께
떼창에 열정적으로 참여하는 것이 일반적이다.
In a highly connected world where technology doesn’t necessarily connect people in a human way, individuals become socially isolated and feel intense loneliness.
기술이 사람들을 꼭 인간적인 방식으로 연결하지는 않는, 고도로 연결된 세계에서, 개인은 사회적으로 고립되고
극심한 외로움을 느낀다.
The invention of portable music players and earphones has made music more personal, too.
또한 휴대용 음악 재생 기기와 이어폰의 발명은 음악을 더욱 개인적인 것으로 만들었다.
However, the communal elements persist, manifesting their power in singing events, large and small.
그러나 공동체적 요소는 계속 남아 있으며, 크고 작은 노래 행사에서 그 힘을 발휘한다.
Singing with others can be a way to heal and help us feel connected, happy, and healthy.
다른 사람들과 함께 노래하는 것은 우리를 치유하고, 우리가 연결되고 행복하며 건강하다고 느끼는 데 도움이 되는
방법이 될 수 있다.
Maybe it is in our genes as a social species.
아마도 그것은 사회적 종(種)인 우리 유전자 속에 있을지도 모른다.
Just open your mouth, start making a sound, and let your voice go.
그냥 입을 열고, 소리를 내어 목소리를 자유롭게 내 보라.
You’ll know how good it is almost instantly.
그것이 얼마나 좋은지 여러분은 거의 즉시 알게 될 것이다.
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