instrumental music
instrumental music
/ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl mjˈuːzɪk/
nounmusic that is intended to be performed by instruments, in which vocals are only used for producing background sound effects
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jazz
jazz
/ˈdʒæz/
nouna genre of popular music, with strong rhythms and improvisation (originated in New Orleans and created by African American musicians at the beginning of the 20th century)
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jungle music
jungle music
/dʒˈʌŋɡəl mjˈuːzɪk/
nouna genre of electronic dance music rooted in the UK in the 1990s that has a fast drum beat and elements of hardcore and reggae
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klezmer
klezmer
/ˈkɫɛzmɝ/
nounthe traditional and instrumental music that is specific to Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe
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K-pop
K-pop
/kˈeɪpˈɑːp/
nouna type of popular music that is originally from South Korea, combining a variety of styles with visual elements
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math rock
math rock
/mˈæθ ɹˈɑːk/
nouna subgenre of rock music marked with complicated musical and rhythmic patterns
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merengue music
merengue music
/mˈɛɹɛŋ mjˈuːzɪk/
nouna lively couple dance or its music that is originated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, popular all over the Latin America
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mood music
mood music
/mˈuːd mjˈuːzɪk/
nounmusic that is meant to create a relaxed or romantic ambiance
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MOR
MOR
/mˈɔːɹ/
nounmusic that is not exciting or original but is pleasant to the ears
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music
music
/ˈmjuzɪk/
nouna series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to
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Muzak
Muzak
/mjˈuːzæk/
noun(trademark) recorded background music that is played in public places through speakers
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pop music
pop music
/pˈɑːp mjˈuːzɪk/
nounpopular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes
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progressive rock
progressive rock
/pɹəɡɹˈɛsɪv ɹˈɑːk/
nouna subgenre of rock music of the late 1960s with sophisticated wordings and improvisations accompanied by unusual time signatures and instruments
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psychedelia
psychedelia
/sˌaɪkɪdˈiːliə/
nounthe music, art or culture that is common among those who use psychedelic drugs
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psychedelic music
psychedelic music
/sˌaɪkɪdˈɛlɪk mjˈuːzɪk/
nounmusic 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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punk rock
punk rock
/pˈʌŋk ɹˈɑːk/
nouna loud and fast-paced genre of rock music popular in the 1970s and 80s with themes of aggression and alienation
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ragga
ragga
/ɹˈæɡə/
nouna type of dance music originally from the West Indies with elements of reggae and hip-hop
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rap
rap
/ˈɹæp/
nouna genre of African-American music with a rhythmic speech
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reggae
reggae
/ˈɹɛˌɡeɪ/
nounpopular music originating in the West Indies; repetitive bass riffs and regular chords played on the off beat by a guitar
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rhythm and blues
rhythm and blues
/ɹˈɪðəm ænd blˈuːz/
nounoften called R&B, a type of popular music that combines elements of blues and Jazz, which employs a simple chord structure and strong beat, developed by the African American community in the 1940s
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rock music
rock music
/ɹˈɑːk mjˈuːzɪk/
nouna genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music
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rockabilly
rockabilly
/ˈɹɑkəˌbɪɫi/
nouna type of popular music that combines elements of rock and roll and country, dating back to 1950s
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rock and roll
rock and roll
/ɹˈɑːk ænd ɹˈoʊl/
nouna type of popular music originating in the 1950s with electronically amplified instruments, a strong beat, and simple tunes
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salsa music
salsa music
/sˈælsə mjˈuːzɪk/
nouna Latin American dance music that is influenced by jazz, R&B and rock
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ska
ska
/ˈskɑ/
nouna fast-paced Jamaican music with a strong offbeat that was developed in 1960s which inspired reggae
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soca music
soca music
/sˈoʊkə mjˈuːzɪk/
nouna Caribbean dance music that combines soul and calypso
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soul music
soul music
/sˈoʊl mjˈuːzɪk/
nouna type of music that is associated by gospel music with elements of R&B and an emphasis on vocals expressing intense emotions
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synth-pop
synth-pop
/sˈɪnθpˈɑːp/
nouna subgenre of wave music developed in 1980s that employs a heavy use of synthesizers and electronic instruments
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techno
techno
/ˈtɛknoʊ/
nouna fast-paced style of electronic dance music with a few or no words
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thrash metal
thrash metal
/θɹˈæʃ mˈɛɾəl/
nouna harsh and loud subdivision of rock music with a fast tempo that combines elements of heavy metal and punk
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trance music
trance music
/tɹˈæns mjˈuːzɪk/
nouna type of electronic dance music with hypnotic rhythms and sounds
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Uk garage
Uk garage
/jˌuːkˈeɪ ɡɐɹˈɑːʒ/
nounan electronic dance music that combines elements of house music with soul, first developed in the UK in early 1990s
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world music
world music
/wˈɜːld mjˈuːzɪk/
nounpopular music that is originated in or incorporates elements of non-Western traditional music
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