For
Some experimental music focuses on sound only.
Against
Rhythm is the foundation of musical structure.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Music can be any sound as long as there is intention behind it.”
“The piece is the sounds the audience hears during those four minutes and thirty-three seconds.”
“A song has rhythm and pitch prescribed by the composer.”
“4'33 has rhythm, giving it the elements needed to consider it music.”