classical music
[noun]
music that originated in Europe, has everlasting value, long-established rules, and elaborated forms
avant-garde music
[noun]
music that rejects the conventional forms and introduces new and progressive themes
experimental music
[noun]
a genre of music that pushes the boundaries of traditional musical conventions, often exploring unconventional sounds, structures, techniques, or ideas
popular music
[noun]
any genre of music having wide appeal (but usually only for a short time)
folk music
[noun]
traditional music that is specific to a region or community or modern music imitating that style
electronic music
[noun]
a genre of music that relies heavily on electronic instruments, technology, and production techniques to create its sound
fusion music
[noun]
music that combines the elements and styles of two different genres and forms something new
religious music
[noun]
music that is created and performed in association with religious beliefs, practices, or rituals
country music
[noun]
a type of music that is originally from the southern parts of the United States
reggae
[noun]
a Caribbean music genre that has a unique beat, with guitar chords played on the offbeat and often includes songs with social messages
pop music
[noun]
popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes
jazz
[noun]
a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
hip-hop
[noun]
popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US
progressive music
[noun]
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
rock 'n' roll
[noun]
a genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of black rhythm-and-blues with white country-and-western
bhangra
[noun]
a type of dance music that combines elements of traditional Punjabi music with Western reggae and jungle
klezmer
[noun]
the traditional and instrumental music that is specific to Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe
rocksteady
[noun]
a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s, known for its laid-back, mid-tempo rhythms, soulful vocals, and close harmonies
gospel music
[noun]
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
reggae
[noun]
a Caribbean music genre that has a unique beat, with guitar chords played on the offbeat and often includes songs with social messages
ska
[noun]
a fast-paced Jamaican music with a strong offbeat that was developed in 1960s which inspired reggae
Mento
[noun]
a traditional Jamaican music genre that combines African and Caribbean influences, often featuring lively rhythms and upbeat melodies
calypso
[noun]
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
spirituals
[noun]
a genre of African-American religious folk songs that originated during the period of slavery in the United States
easy listening
[noun]
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
Christian music
[noun]
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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