The sounds of music

The sounds of music

Rock music

This genre of music started in the United States. The group of musicians who play this music is called a band. In most bands there are four musicians an electric guitarist, a singer, a bass guitarist and a drummer. For the most part, it is energetic and loud music.

Heavy metal

Loud guitars, a strong beat, and the high, energetic sound of the singer are the characteristics of this kind of rock music. Songs often speak about serious things. Musicians usually wear boots and black leather jackets and sometimes shake their long hair while playing music.

Punk

This kind of music combines simple melodies with an aggressive beat and a loud guitar. The lyrics express anger and often rude. The singer does not sing the words of the song, but shouts them.

Hip hop

MC-ing and DJ- ing are important for this style of music.MC-ing is when the artists speaks lyrics to a strong beat which can be from another song. Now it is popular all over the world. In their songs artists often criticise society and speak about street life

Pop music

This is light music with melody and rhythm. Singers usually sing it to orchestra music or band. The lyrics often talk about love and romantic relationships. The music is popular with people of all generation.