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)
power pop
It’s a genre defined by poppy melodies and memorable, powerful guitar riffs! Among punk rock and glam rock, it stands out with its explosive sound and above all its catchy appeal, making it very approachable.
It’s a genre that enjoys steady popularity in every era!
Bebop
It’s a style that emerged when musicians who were growing tired of swing jazz began getting together in small groups to jam after shows at live clubs.
This genre is said to have marked the shift from music meant for dancing to music meant primarily for listening.
Fado
Originating in Portugal, the folk genre known as fado is a word that means fate or destiny.
While it’s often associated with the image of women singing dark, sorrowful songs, there are in fact many fado pieces that are cheerful and bright.
Types of music genres (81–90)
funky jazz
Also known as soul jazz, it is a subgenre derived from hard bop.
It is characterized by the use of primarily blues progressions and by performing chord progressions, forms, and scales in a style with stronger African American musical elements.
Guitar and organ are also frequently used.
Philly soul
It’s soul music that originated in Philadelphia and was popular in the early 1970s! It’s characterized by the use of strings and brass ensembles, and features soulful vocals sung over danceable beats—this is exactly what Philly soul is!
folklore
It is a traditional music formed by the blending of South American indigenous and Spanish musical elements.
Argentine folklore was the first to become known in Japan, but beyond Argentina, countries around the Andes—such as Chile and Paraguay—each have their own distinctive musical styles.
folk rock
Literally as the words suggest, it’s a musical style that fuses folk and rock! Many musicians come from North America, including Canada, and Europe also caught the wave, giving rise to folk rock musicians there as well.
It’s characterized by blending traditional music with a rock style and singing socially conscious lyrics!