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Jazz

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Characteristics include improvisation, complex chords, and syncopated rhythms. Popular artists are Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald.

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Metal

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Characteristics include heavy use of distorted electric guitars, strong rhythms, and aggressive vocals. Popular artists are Black Sabbath, Metallica, and Iron Maiden.

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R&B

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Characteristics include soulful vocals, a strong backbeat, and an emphasis on groove. Popular artists are Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Beyoncé.

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Gospel

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Characteristics include dominant vocals with strong use of harmony, often featuring keyboards like the piano and the organ. Popular artists are Kirk Franklin, Mahalia Jackson, and The Staple Singers.

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Hip-Hop

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Characteristics include rapping, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti. Popular artists are Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z.

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New Wave

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Characteristics include synthesizers, a pop structure with rock influence and often quirky or poetic lyrics. Popular artists are The Cars, Talking Heads, and Duran Duran.

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Reggae

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Characteristics include offbeat rhythms, staccato chords, and themed lyrics around social criticism and religion. Popular artists are Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Jimmy Cliff.

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Country

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Characteristics include use of instruments like the steel guitar and fiddle, storytelling lyrics, and a generally simple chord progression. Popular artists are Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Garth Brooks.

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Funk

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Characteristics include a strong bass groove, funky syncopated drums, and a focus on rhythm over harmony. Popular artists are James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, and George Clinton.

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K-Pop

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Characteristics include a wide variety of audiovisual elements, catchy hooks, and an integration of different musical genres such as electronic, hip-hop, R&B, and rock. Popular artists are BTS, BLACKPINK, and EXO.

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Ambient

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Characteristics include atmospheric soundscapes, often lacking traditional musical structure or rhythm. Popular artists are Brian Eno, Moby, and Aphex Twin.

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Blues

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Characteristics include use of guitar, harmonica and a 12-bar chord progression. Popular artists are B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and Eric Clapton.

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Grunge

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Characteristics include distorted guitars, contrasting song dynamics, and apathetic or angst-filled lyrics. Popular artists are Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.

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Classical

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Characteristics encompass a wide range of styles but often include orchestral music, complex compositions, and no lyrics. Popular artists are Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Johann Sebastian Bach.

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Punk

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Characteristics include fast-paced songs, political or anti-establishment lyrics, and a DIY approach to music production. Popular artists are The Ramones, Sex Pistols, and Green Day.

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Heavy Metal

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Characteristics include loud distorted guitars, emphatic rhythms, dense bass-and-drum sound, and vigorous vocals. Popular artists are Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Black Sabbath.

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Pop

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Characteristics include catchy melodies, simple choruses, and a broad appeal. Popular artists are Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Taylor Swift.

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Rock

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Characteristics include electric guitars, drum beats, and often rebellious lyrics. Popular artists are The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin.

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Bluegrass

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Characteristics include acoustic stringed instruments, fast tempos, and vocal harmonies. Popular artists are Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, and Alison Krauss.

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Folk

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Characteristics include acoustic instruments, reflective lyrics, and a focus on storytelling. Popular artists are Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Woody Guthrie.

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Soul

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Characteristics include emotional vocals, use of gospel music techniques, and a blend of rhythm and blues. Popular artists are James Brown, Sam Cooke, and Aretha Franklin.

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Ska

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Characteristics include a walking bass line, off-beat guitar chords, and brass section. Popular artists are The Skatalites, Desmond Dekker, and The Specials.

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Electronic

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Characteristics include synthesisers, drum machines, and a strong focus on the beat and sound textures. Popular artists are Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, and The Chemical Brothers.

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Disco

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Characteristics include four-on-the-floor beats, soaring vocals, and a prominent bassline. Popular artists are the Bee Gees, Donna Summer, and Chic.

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Reggaeton

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Characteristics include Spanish rapping and singing, strong beats influenced by Latin American music, and dembow rhythm. Popular artists are Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, and Bad Bunny.

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