Types of Popular Music Genres

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FEMUSINDO.com - Music is an art that is formed from a collection of sounds and rhythms that are in harmony or harmonious. Music also involves a combination of sounds, rhythms, melodies, harmonies, and structures that are artistically organized.

In addition, music can also be interpreted as a branch of art that arises from human thoughts and feelings. Through music, everything will be easy to understand and comprehend through tones or sounds.

The music genre is a category or group of music that has certain characteristics and similar features. This is used to group music based on its elements

Reported from the Kompas book page, the following are types of music genres that are common and need to be known:

1. Classical Music

Classical music has been around for a long time and is still popular today. The characteristics of classical music are the arrangement of beautiful notes and tones.

Many people idolize this type of music. You can try listening to classical music such as Mozart's music, namely Symphony No.40, Piano Sonata No.16 in C Major, to Piano Concerto No.21.

2. Jazz

Jazz music is a combination of blues, ragtime, and European music. Some world-famous jazz musicians include Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Gill Evans.

3. Country

Country is a type of music that is thick with light, cheerful, and relaxed tones. Until now, there are still many singers who carry country music for each of their works.

The characteristics of country music are that it has a light, relaxed, and cheerful tone. You can enjoy country music from the works of Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Roller Coaster, Shania Twain.

4. Rock

Rock music is characterized by the sound of an electric guitar which is the main instrument in every work of the music genre. In addition, coupled with bass, drums, and other instruments, it adds to the interesting impression.

There are several types of rock music that you can enjoy. For example, from the works of Gun N Roses, Queen, Nirvana, Meat Loaf.

5. Pop

Pop music is usually easy to digest and easy for everyone to sing. Pop music is a type of popular music that is easier to understand and suitable for singing or humming.

6. Blues

Blues originally developed as a praise music for African slaves in America. Blues music is often popularized by world musicians as a form of protest for human rights.

7. Reggae

Reggae music is characterized by a backbeat rhythm and simple chord progression. Reggae is music from Jamaica that conveys a message of peace to the balance of nature.

Reggae music has a distinctive beat that beats. You can enjoy reggae music through the works of Bob Marley, Toots Hibbert, and Jimmy Cliff.

8. Hip Hop

Hip hop is music that comes from eastern America, often considered a subgenre of RnB music. Hip hop is usually identical to the chanting of rap lyrics, or long lyrics sung quickly following the beat. (*)

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