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8 Types of Music Based on Genre, Complete with Explanations

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Kapanlagi.com - For some people, listening to music is a must-do habit. Not only as entertainment, listening to music has become a part of human life. Music itself is a sound that is arranged in such a way that it contains rhythm, melody, tone, and harmony, especially from the produced sound. Music has become a medium for expressing emotions worldwide, and many people listen to various types of music.

With music, you feel more motivated to go through your day. In fact, listening to music can influence the atmosphere of the day, making the tasks you are doing get completed quickly. In this world, there are many types of music that you often listen to. Well, to get to know more about the types, let's take a look at the complete review below.

1. Classical Music

The first type of music you need to know is classical music. This type of music is already known by most people. Classical music itself is a type of music that has high artistic value. It is known that this type of music has been around for a long time and is still popular until now. The characteristics of classical music are beautiful arrangement of notes and melodies, which is why many people idolize this type of music. Examples of classical music are Mozart's works such as Symphony No.40, Piano Sonata No.16 in C Major, Piano Concerto No.21, and many more.

2. Jazz

Next, the type of music you need to know is jazz music. It is known that jazz music first appeared in America by combining several musical instruments to produce a new sound. Jazz music itself is a combination of blues, ragtime, and European music. Many people like this type of music because it has a calm and classy impression. There are many famous jazz musicians in the world such as Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Gill Evans, and others.

3. Country

Country music is a genre of music that is characterized by light, cheerful, and relaxed tones. Country music is still developing until now, especially in the United States. There are still many singers and bands that embrace country music in their works. The characteristic of this type of music is having light, relaxed, and cheerful tones. American country music can be found in the works of Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Roller Coaster, Shania Twain, and many more.

4. Rock

Who doesn't know rock music? This genre of music is very popular and has many fans. Rock music has been known since the 1940s and until now, many people still enjoy this type of music.

Rock music is usually characterized by the sound of electric guitars, which is the main instrument in every work of this genre of music. Not to mention the addition of bass, drums, and other instruments that add an interesting impression to rock music. Some examples of rock music works are Gun N Roses, Queen, Nirvana, Meat Loaf, and many more.

5. Pop

The next type of music is pop music. This type of music is known for its simple melody and lyrics. Pop music is easy to digest and easy to sing along to. Pop music, which is accepted by everyone, is considered universal music. In addition, this popular genre of music is also easier to understand and suitable for singing or humming.

6. Blues

Next, another type of music that has many fans is blues music. Blues itself is a vocal and instrumental music genre that originated from African-American people. It is important to know that the name blues itself comes from the connotation of frustration and melancholy. Blues originally developed as a praise music for African slaves in America. In addition, this type of music is often popularized by world musicians as a form of protest for human rights. It can be said that blues music has a sad impression.

7. Reggae

Reggae music is one of the genres that has a distinctive characteristic with backbeat rhythm and simple chord progression. Although the main elements of Reggae come from ska and rocksteady, this music genre also adopts jazz, R&B, and Jamaican mento. Originating from Jamaica, this music conveys messages of peace and natural balance. It has a unique rhythmic beat. Famous reggae singers include Bob Marley, Toots Hibbert, and Jimmy Cliff.

8. Hip Hop

Lastly, another music genre that you should know is hip-hop. Originating from the eastern United States, this music is considered a subgenre of RnB. This genre is usually associated with rap lyrics or long lyrics that are spoken rapidly following the beat of hip hop music itself.

Those are some music genres that you should know. Which music genre is your favorite?

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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