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Jazz
Characteristics include improvisation, complex chords, and syncopated rhythms. Popular artists are Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Metal
Characteristics include heavy use of distorted electric guitars, strong rhythms, and aggressive vocals. Popular artists are Black Sabbath, Metallica, and Iron Maiden.
R&B
Characteristics include soulful vocals, a strong backbeat, and an emphasis on groove. Popular artists are Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Beyoncé.
Gospel
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.
Hip-Hop
Characteristics include rapping, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti. Popular artists are Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z.
New Wave
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.
Reggae
Characteristics include offbeat rhythms, staccato chords, and themed lyrics around social criticism and religion. Popular artists are Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Jimmy Cliff.
Country
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.
Funk
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.
K-Pop
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.
Ambient
Characteristics include atmospheric soundscapes, often lacking traditional musical structure or rhythm. Popular artists are Brian Eno, Moby, and Aphex Twin.
Blues
Characteristics include use of guitar, harmonica and a 12-bar chord progression. Popular artists are B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and Eric Clapton.
Grunge
Characteristics include distorted guitars, contrasting song dynamics, and apathetic or angst-filled lyrics. Popular artists are Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.
Classical
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.
Punk
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.
Heavy Metal
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.
Pop
Characteristics include catchy melodies, simple choruses, and a broad appeal. Popular artists are Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Taylor Swift.
Rock
Characteristics include electric guitars, drum beats, and often rebellious lyrics. Popular artists are The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin.
Bluegrass
Characteristics include acoustic stringed instruments, fast tempos, and vocal harmonies. Popular artists are Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, and Alison Krauss.
Folk
Characteristics include acoustic instruments, reflective lyrics, and a focus on storytelling. Popular artists are Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Woody Guthrie.
Soul
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.
Ska
Characteristics include a walking bass line, off-beat guitar chords, and brass section. Popular artists are The Skatalites, Desmond Dekker, and The Specials.
Electronic
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.
Disco
Characteristics include four-on-the-floor beats, soaring vocals, and a prominent bassline. Popular artists are the Bee Gees, Donna Summer, and Chic.
Reggaeton
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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