Music Genres: Traditional and Popular

Music Genres

• Traditional Genres:
  • Classical music: originated in the 18th century, characterized by complex harmony and orchestral arrangements
  • Jazz: originated in the late 19th century, characterized by improvisation and blues influence
  • Folk music: traditional music of a particular region or culture, often passed down orally
• Popular Genres:
  • Rock music: originated in the 1950s, characterized by strong emphasis on rhythm and electric instruments
  • Pop music: originated in the 1950s, characterized by catchy melodies and simplicity
  • Hip-Hop/Rap: originated in the 1970s, characterized by rhythmic speech and electronic beats
• Subgenres:
  • Subgenres of Rock: Punk, Metal, Alternative
  • Subgenres of Hip-Hop/Rap: Gangsta, Trap, Drill

Music Instruments

• String Instruments:
  • Violin: played with a bow or by plucking the strings
  • Guitar: played by plucking or strumming the strings
  • Cello: played with a bow or by plucking the strings
• Wind Instruments:
  • Flute: played by blowing air across the embouchure hole
  • Clarinet: played by blowing air through a single reed
  • Trumpet: played by buzzing air through lips
• Percussion Instruments:
  • Drums: played by hitting the drumhead with sticks or hands
  • Piano: played by pressing keys that strike hammers
  • Xylophone: played by striking keys with a mallet
• Electronic Instruments:
  • Synthesizer: generates sound electronically
  • Electric Keyboard: electronic version of the piano
  • Turntables: used for DJing and scratching

Music Genres

• Classical music originated in the 18th century and is characterized by complex harmony and orchestral arrangements
• Jazz originated in the late 19th century and is characterized by improvisation and blues influence
• Folk music is traditional music of a particular region or culture, often passed down orally
• Rock music originated in the 1950s and is characterized by strong emphasis on rhythm and electric instruments
• Pop music originated in the 1950s and is characterized by catchy melodies and simplicity
• Hip-Hop/Rap originated in the 1970s and is characterized by rhythmic speech and electronic beats
• Punk, Metal, and Alternative are subgenres of Rock
• Gangsta, Trap, and Drill are subgenres of Hip-Hop/Rap

Music Instruments

String Instruments

• Violin is played with a bow or by plucking the strings
• Guitar is played by plucking or strumming the strings
• Cello is played with a bow or by plucking the strings

Wind Instruments

• Flute is played by blowing air across the embouchure hole
• Clarinet is played by blowing air through a single reed
• Trumpet is played by buzzing air through lips

Percussion Instruments

• Drums are played by hitting the drumhead with sticks or hands
• Piano is played by pressing keys that strike hammers
• Xylophone is played by striking keys with a mallet

Electronic Instruments

• Synthesizer generates sound electronically
• Electric Keyboard is an electronic version of the piano
• Turntables are used for DJing and scratching