Alternative Music

Presented by: Esperanza Daza

 Definition:
all types of music that are opposed to the
commonly accepted official models.
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Origin
its origin is located
in the 80s in the
United States.
It is not a genre, but many styles. They range
from derivatives of the most traditional rock,
electronic rhythms, dance and house, rap and
hip hop.
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Many of his lyrics have

political, social and even
philosophical dissertations,
although they are usually
associated with sad and
depressive stories.
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Alternative Music
Genres
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Goth-rock Punk
Shoegazing
British independent
rock bands
high volume music,
pure sound, guitar
distortion.
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