Music: Simple Genres
Here you can see a selection of musical genres, information, and examples. A lot of the descriptions were taken directly from English Live.
1) Pop
It is the most popular or common form of music in most countries.
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson
2) Rock
It is famous for being loud! Here, groups use electric guitars, bass and drums to create music with a strong beat and lots of energy.
Queen - We Will Rock You
3) Jazz
It has a strong rhythm and notes are often syncopated (come between beats). The melody can be improvised (invented while it is played) and uses a wide range of different scales.
Miles Davis - So What
Ezra Collective - Enter the Jungle
4) Dance
It is music designed for dancing. Most modern music of this genre is made with electronic instruments.
Avicii - Levels
5) Hip-hop
It is a style of music that was created by black and Latino Americans in the USA. It involves rapping to electronic beats.
Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre, Queen Pen - No Diggity
A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It?
6) Blues
It is a style of music famous for being sad. The lyrics often share stories from the tough lives of the people who write blues songs.
B. B. King - The Thrill Is Gone
7) Folk
It is the traditional music of a particular group of people. English folk music often uses instruments like banjos and accordions.
Of Monsters and Men - Little Talks
8) Classical
It is often performed by an orchestra (large group of musicians), a choir (a group of singers) or a soloist (just one person). People usually say a ‘piece’ of classical music rather than a ‘tune’ or ‘song’.
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