The advent of mass media had a revolutionary impact on the development of modern music. Primarily, it allowed music to be supported by a much larger audience than ever before, producing an influential consumer economy for the art form of dimensions unimaginable to composers of past eras. It helped popularize classical music, provided a level of egalitarian autonomy for modern composers, and brought forth whole new genres of popular music which kept the pulse of daily culture for all generations to follow. For more information on how the dramatic developments in technology and culture influenced music, consult the resources below.