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a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

musique

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

jazz

music that originated in Europe, has everlasting value, long-established rules, and elaborated forms

musique classique

a type of folk music with strong rhythms and a melancholic atmosphere, first developed by the African American community in the Southern US

blues

a genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music

musique rock

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

hip-hop

popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes

musique pop

a type of popular music originating in the 1950s characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often featuring electric guitars, bass, and drums

rock and roll

any music that is intended for dancing to, especially a type of electronic music with strong synthesized beat played in the clubs

dance

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

traditionnel

traditional music that is specific to a region or community or modern music imitating that style

folk music

a Caribbean music genre that has a unique beat, with guitar chords played on the offbeat and often includes songs with social messages

reggae

a musical play sung and performed by singers

opéra

a type of music that combines elements of jazz and blues, developed by African-Americans in the 1940s

rhythm and blues