Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Research Into Different Music Genres



A music genre is the process of music being categorized and identified into different musical categories. This is usually done through the instruments, vocals and lyrics. Here are a few examples of different genres and what distinguishes them from the other genres.



Pop Music


Pop Music is perhaps the most well known music genre with most of the popular music stars of today being categorized with them such as Beyonce, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber. It is the music most known by the public as it is played on a variety of different music video channels and radio stations.

Dance Music-

Dance music is composed specifically to facilitate or accompany different forms of dancing. It can either be a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement. Some examples of Dance Music artists are Aphex Twins, Chris Clark and B12.

RnB-

RnB can be associated with Pop Music as it is similar and also a very well known musical genre. It uses a strong vocal line over a strong musical beat with rhythm, repetition of them and a range of notes in the voice. Some examples of RnB artists are Jason Derulo, Bruno Mars and Dappy.

Rock Music-

Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during after the 1960’s particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States, mainly inspired from The Beatles at their peak in their musical career. Today, Rock has centered on the electric guitar usually as part of a rock group with bass guitar and drums. Examples of Rock Artists are part of the rock music genre are Elvis Presley, Gomez, Green on Red and Air Traffic

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