Types of music genres
The famous saying goes, “There are only two kinds of music: good and bad.” That said, it’s often easier to start listening when music is categorized by genre.
Use this as a reference to help you discover new ‘good music.’
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Types of music genres (71–80)
dreampop
It’s one of the genres that emerged in the mid-1980s, said to have begun when post-punk bands performed pop melodies with a dreamy sound.
Its highly floating, airy tones later had a strong influence on shoegaze.
New Orleans funk
Compared to traditional funk, it features a slightly slower tempo and a sticky, laid-back groove! The bright, treble-heavy guitar chopping and the solid organ sound are distinctive as well, and they had a strong influence on hip-hop and reggae musicians!
Neo-Folklore
Musicians centered in Argentina have been creating new music while remaining rooted in tradition, and this came to be called neo-folklore.
It is a new form of music that incorporates Western and other musical perspectives into original folklore.
Nordeste
Although it is Brazilian music, this is a genre name used only in Japan.
“Nordeste” means “Northeast” in Portuguese, and in Japan this term is used to collectively refer to music rooted in Brazil’s northeastern region.
hard bop
A jazz style that continued until the mid-1950s! Basically the same as bebop, but the improvisation was often more thrilling and sophisticated, with greater emphasis on phrasing.
Many of the pieces and albums considered jazz classics come from this genre!
Hard rock
The style that emerged after psychedelic rock and blues rock is said to be hard rock.
Although it’s often discussed alongside heavy metal, bands with stronger influences from Black music tend to be labeled as hard rock.
Bachata
Originating in the Dominican Republic in the 1950s, it is a form of Latin music that was originally dance music for parties held by country folk and the poor.
Typically, a man sings in a sweet voice, often with themes like unrequited love or heartbreak.