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 (81–90)
Flamenco
It is a musical genre and a dance originating from Andalusia in southern Spain.
It is characterized by distinctive guitar and handclaps as its foundation, with other instruments sometimes added.
There are numerous rhythms and musical forms, each with its own name.
free jazz
It’s a jazz style that broke free from conventional modern jazz theory and began pursuing freer expression! With techniques like playing the piano percussively and saxophone that sounds like shouting, it can stray far from traditional musical norms, making it a genre that really appeals to enthusiasts.
Britpop
It was a movement that emerged in 1990s Britain, centered around Oasis and Blur! In terms of musical style, there were bands in many different forms, with distinctive newcomers appearing one after another.
That very diversity is the hallmark of Britpop, and it can be called the essence of 1990s UK rock!
British Invasion
Strictly speaking, it’s a term used more in a cultural sense than as a music genre! “British Invasion” literally means an invasion by Britain.
The phenomenon in which British bands—led by the Beatles and influenced by American music—rapidly found success in the United States is what’s referred to as the British Invasion!
progressive rock
A derivative of rock that emerged in the late 1960s, it carries the meaning of innovative rock.
Within it there are numerous subgenres, but its main characteristics include treating an entire album as a single work, long epic compositions, complex song structures, and virtuosic performance.
Post-rock
Post-rock was originally used to mean a form of rock that was strongly influenced by non-rock music.
However, later on, the term came to refer to a musical approach that uses changes in timbre, dynamics, and resonance within repetitive, minimalist structures.
Types of music genres (91–100)
Madchester
It’s a coined word from the British city of Manchester and “mad,” meaning crazy.
Also known as the Manchester sound, it refers to a style of rock characterized by danceable beats and a psychedelic sound that reflects drug culture.
It incorporates house-style four-on-the-floor beats and is said to place importance on the functionality of whether the audience can dance.