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Music - Musical Genres

Here you will learn some English words related to musical genres such as "reggae", "jazz", and "folk music".

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classical music

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

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avant-garde music

music that rejects the conventional forms and introduces new and progressive themes

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experimental music

a genre of music that pushes the boundaries of traditional musical conventions, often exploring unconventional sounds, structures, techniques, or ideas

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popular music

a genre of music that is widely appealing to the general public and is commercially successful

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folk music

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

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electronic music

a genre of music that relies heavily on electronic instruments, technology, and production techniques to create its sound

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fusion music

music that combines the elements and styles of two different genres and forms something new

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religious music

music that is created and performed in association with religious beliefs, practices, or rituals

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country music

a type of music that is originally from the southern parts of the United States

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reggae

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

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Latin

a genre of music that originated in Latin America

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pop music

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

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jazz

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

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hip-hop

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

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progressive music

a genre of music that blends various styles and structures in an unconventional and innovative way, often characterized by lengthy and complex compositions and instrumental passages

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bhangra

‌a type of dance music that combines elements of traditional Punjabi music with Western reggae and jungle

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klezmer

the traditional and instrumental music that is specific to Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe

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rocksteady

a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s, known for its laid-back, mid-tempo rhythms, soulful vocals, and close harmonies

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gospel music

a religious style of singing with soul and R&B elements that was first developed by the African American community of Southern Baptist and Pentecostal Churches

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ska

a fast-paced Jamaican music with a strong offbeat rhythm that was developed in 1960s which inspired reggae

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Mento

a traditional Jamaican music genre that combines African and Caribbean influences, often featuring lively rhythms and upbeat melodies

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calypso

a type of Caribbean music marked with syncopated African rhythm and improvised words that satirize a current event or local figures, originally from Trinidad and Tobago

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spirituals

a genre of African-American religious folk songs that originated during the period of slavery in the United States

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easy listening

a genre of music characterized by mellow, soothing sounds and simple, memorable melodies that are easy to listen to and evoke feelings of relaxation and comfort

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rock and roll

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

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Christian music

a genre of music that features lyrics that are focused on faith in Jesus Christ, the teachings of the Bible, and Christian themes, often performed in a variety of styles

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psychedelic music

music that emerged during the 1960s which is inspired by the culture formed around the use of psychedelic drugs in that era

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