Jan Kyrstl G.

Samson
BSTM 4A

Instruction: Research the different genres of music with definition and at least two examples.

1. Pop Music

Refers to the style of popular music that emerged in the late 1960s. It is a smooth-sounding genre with
recognizable patterns that feature simple melodies, recurring choruses and hooks, and clear progressions. Pop music
has a wide variety of styles played by many instruments, but the structures are often the same.

Examples:

Shake it off by Taylor Swift ‘Hey Ya!’ by Outkast ‘Royals’ by Lorde ‘Adore You’ by Harry Styles

2. Hip-Hop and Rap

Primarily described as quick-paced rhythmic music with rap-like fast rhyming singing. The origins of the two
genres can be found in the mid-1970s Afro-American and Latino ghettos in the United States. With breakdancing,
MCing, DJing, and graffiti, the music has a distinct culture of its own.

Examples:

Dear Mama by 2pac It Was a Good Day by Ice Cube Stan by Eminem

3. Rock

One of the most varied musical genres, rock emerged in the 1950s in the United States and later in Great Britain
under the primary influence of blues music as well as gospel, country, and jazz. It is described as a bass guitar, drums,
vocals, and electric guitar-dominated genre.

Examples:

Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin Under Pressure by Queen Back in Black by ACDC
 4. Dance and Electronic Music

Electronic and digital instruments, as well as music technology based on circuitry, are what distinguish dance
from electronic music and are intended to make people dance. Today, however, there are numerous subgenres of
electronic music that use electronic instruments for various purposes and reasons, ranging from experimental art music
to hypnotic experiences.

Examples:

Clarity by Zedd Levels by Avicii

5. Country Music

Usually referred to as western music, is essentially folk music from the early 1920s in the South of the United
States. It incorporates blues, cajun, and indigenous folk music elements. A banjo or a guitar is always the primary
instrument.

Examples:

Jolene by Dolly Parton Choices by George Jones Take Me Home Country Roads by John Denver

6. Metal

A rougher variation of rock that emerged in the 1980s. It has a faster tempo, more aggressive guitar tones, and
vocals—some of which use the brutal singing technique. Heavy metal, death metal, thrash metal, and power metal are
a few subgenres.

Examples:

Black Out by Scorpion Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N' Roses

 7. Religious Music

Religious music is one of the oldest genres and refers to any kind of song composed for religious uses. Some
subgenres are gospel, hymns, spiritual, Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Hindu music. They may have religious lyrics or can
be solely instrumental with a spiritual feeling.

Examples:

- In Jesus Name by Katy Nichole

- God is in this Story by Katy Nichole

8. Reggae

Reggae music originated from Jamaica during the late 1960s. Reggae is characterized by its distinctive vocals
and lyrics, which talk about the Jamaican people’s lifestyles, struggles, and social aspects.

Examples:

- One Love by Bob Marley

- Three Little Birds by Bob Marley
- Bam Bam by Sister Nancy

9. Traditional and Folk Music

Refers to a large group of genres that indicates musical pieces from different cultures that have been performed
for a long period. Each culture has different characteristic elements with their traditional music, but mainly they are
basic tunes that are orally passed from generation to generation.

Examples:

- Harana
- Kundiman
- Rondalla

10. Jazz

Jazz is one of the most complex musical genres that require high instrument technique, musical harmony
knowledge as well as composition skills to perform and compose. It originated in New Orleans, U.S.A., with
influences from West African Music. It features heavy use of wind instruments like trumpet saxophone as well as
other instruments like bass, drums, and guitars. Improvising is also a big part of jazz music.

Examples:

- Rise by Herb Alpert

- My Woman by Lew Stew
- Tidal Wave by Ronnie Laws