Reflection of socio-political processes during the World War II in music on the example of trends of Germany and the UK

The article elaborates upon the analysis of the reflection of socio-political processes during the World War II in music on the examples of musical trends of Germany and the UK. Based on the comparison of the peculiarities of musical wartime culture in these countries, the authors come to the conclusion that music as a tool of governmental influence on public conscientiousness was used by both sides during the years of the World War II. In addition, evident disparities are revealed in the meaning of music for society and the state, in the methods and reasons for the transformation of the musical direction of culture: its use as an element of propaganda or a symbol of protest against violence, the reflection of consolidation level of society or escapism, the transformation of the axiological field of the population. The article may be useful in scientific studies and educational process in the field of domestic history and social philosophy.