World Music Day: How are you celebrating?

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It's time to grab your recorder, drums and guitar because it's World Music Day.

On 21 June people mark World Music Day - it's a day to celebrate, learn about, and try out all things musical.

The special day was started by French Minister of Culture Jack Lang in 1982, and has since become a global celebration of music, celebrated in more than 120 countries around the world.

Its aim is to bring people of all ages, backgrounds, and musical styles together to enjoy and take part in music.

Lots of schools take part in the celebrations with special lessons.

We want to know if you're celebrating World Music Day.

Let us know in the comments below.

How are you celebrating World Music Day?

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From writing, listening or performing there are lots of different ways to celebrate World Music Day, and we want to know what you're doing.

Perhaps you are having a school concert? Or a Battle of the Bands?

Are you listening to, or trying out, instruments from around the world?

Will you be dressing up as your favourite singer, or having a special guest performer visit?

Or how about taking a leaf out of Taylor Swift's book and listening to music from lots of different eras.

Let us know if you play and instrument, what your favourite type of music is or who your favourite musician is in the comments.