Readers reply: If an alien asked you: ‘What is music?’ what would you play for them? (opens in new tab)

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions comes up with an epic extraterrestrial playlist for Earth’s first contact from beyond the starsThis week’s new question: If an alien landed and asked you: “What is this thing you call music?” what would you play for them? And why? Heather, KentSend new questions to nq@theguardian.com.