[Leprucky Cougar]

Originally Posted by neverending

Strictly speaking, from a musicalogical point of view, rap does not contain all the elements needed to comprise what is music. Music must have, in addition to rhythm, melody, harmony and color.

Rap has at most, two of these elements, but not all.

I don't see how they don't have all, even if the form isn't as typical as what you would prefer it being, I still don't see substantial difference; it appears the same but different forms--different styles.