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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Roomba
It is music created by African immigrants living in Cuba.
The rumba (rhumba) that spread in the United States and the rumba (rumba) in Cuba became different things.
The American rumba is closer to son, and the rumba used in ballroom dancing refers to this American style.
Reggaeton
Influenced by hip-hop, Puerto Ricans combined Spanish reggae with Latin genres like salsa, and this musical style became popular in the 2000s.
Although it originated in Puerto Rico, it is a dance music style that has since been incorporated into pop music in various countries.
Types of music genres (101–110)
rockabilly
It’s a genre that boomed in the American South in the 1950s! While it’s quite similar to rock and roll, rockabilly is characterized by a somewhat stronger country influence compared to rock and roll, and most rockabilly musicians are white.
Rock ‘n’ roll
It’s American popular music that was born in the 1950s! It’s a genre created by fusing Black music like blues and R&B with white music like country, and it was especially popular with teenagers! It’s hard to name a single founder, but many consider Chuck Berry a leading figure!
waltz
It refers to a brisk, steady dance tune and the dance performed to it.
The music is typically in triple meter.
In Japan it is also called a “circular dance,” among other names.
By the 18th century, it was being danced at Innsbruck and at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, and, having been formally adopted into Habsburg court culture, it is said to have spread throughout the world.
P-Funk
It’s a subgenre of funk created by George Clinton, known for its eccentric fashion.
It’s often performed by large ensembles and features a cosmic, concept-driven world, characterized by synthesizers and synth bass sounds.
US hardcore
Among hardcore punk, this refers to the hardcore that was popular in the United States in the 1980s! Compared to other countries, there are many bands with casual fashion, fast tempos, and a light sound.
There were almost no bands that became global hits, but it’s a genre that had a strong influence on the music scene that followed!