Exploring Music Genres

Country

• acoustic guitars

• electric guitars

• bass guitars

• ukuleles

Rock

• with electric guitars, strong beats

• with soft melodies and acoustic instruments

• with orchestral arrangements and choirs

• with heavy bass and rap lyrics

Hip Hop

• speech, DJing

• singing, dancing

• painting, sculpting

• writing, acting

Reggae

• rhythms, Jamaican origin

• fast-paced, American origin

• classical, European origin

• blues, African origin

Jazz

• swing rhythms

• rock beats

• classical melodies

• blues scales

Electronic

• digital sounds

• analog signals

• mechanical vibrations

• acoustic waves

Evolution of Rock

• origins, diverse subgenres

• a single genre with no variations

• primarily influenced by classical music

• only popular in the 20th century

Pop

• melodies, mainstream appeal

• complex rhythms, niche audience

• instrumental focus, avant-garde

• lyrical depth, underground scene

Evolution of Hip Hop

• Bronx, global influence

• Los Angeles, local influence

• Chicago, underground scene

• Atlanta, regional sound

Heavy Metal

• distorted guitars

• acoustic strings

• smooth melodies

• classical harmonies