Thursday, 6 August 2009

Types Of Music Genres

Just like films, music has several different genres. Ranging from reggae to indie and classical to punk and many more. Below are a few of the music genres.

Jazz Music

  • Originated in 20th century in African American communities.
  • Other related genres include; Blues, Folk, March and Ragtime (which on their own create other music genres)
  • Typical Instruments include: Vocals, Saxophone, Trombone, Flute, Drums, Guitar, Double Base and many more.
  • Jazz music also forms sub genres such as Mini-Jazz, Gypsy Jazz as well as Fusion genres such as Calypso Jazz, Free Funk.

Rock Music

  • Originated early 1950’s in the UK and USA.
  • Typical instruments include; Electric and Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Drums, Synthesizer
  • Stylistic origins include Country, Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll.
  • Sub Genres include: Grunge Hard Rock, Christian Rock.
  • Fusion Genres include: Rap Rock, Afro Rock, Samba Rock

Reggae Music

  • Originated in Jamaica in the late 1960’s.
  • Related genres include; R ‘n’ B, Jazz, Blues, Mento, Calypso, Ska, Rock Steady.
  • Related instruments include, BASS, Drums, Guitar, Organ, Melodica, Brass Instruments.
  • Also known as Dancehall and Dub
  • Sub genres include; Roots Reggae, Lovers rock.
  • Fusion genres; Reggae fusion, Saggae, 2 Tone.

Dance Music

  • Originated/ established in the 1920’s
  • Constructed/created mainly for the use of dancing
  • Forms of dance formed through dance music include the famous Cha-Cha, Tango, Waltz and Salsa. Modern day dance music consists of break dancing, free styling.

Gospel Music

  • Originated in the 20th century in the US
  • Instruments used are; vocals, Organ, Guitar, Drums, Horns, Piano, Hammond
  • Mainstream popularity is Interracial
  • Used to express the thoughts and feelings of Christian life
  • Sub genres; Urban Contemporary Gospel, Southern Gospel
  • Fusion Genres; Christian Gospel Music.

Other music music genres/styles include African, Classical, Country, Folk and Traditional, Latin, Middle Eastern, Musicals, New Age, R'n'B, Rap and Hip Hop and many more.

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