Classical
1900-1959
1960-1979
1980 - 1999
2000 - today
100

This period features lots Counterpoint and Polyphony. Common composers of this genre include Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi.

What is Baroque?

100
This genre is a music genre and musical form originated by African Americans in the Deep South of the United States. follows an AAB form Characterized by its lyrics, baseline and chord progression of I IV V.
What is Blues?
100
No Woman No Cry is an example of this genre.
What is Reggae?
100
This genre is popular among boy bands.
What is Pop?
100
This genre mixes country and pop.
What is Pop Country?
200

This is church music sung as a single vocal line in free rhythm and a restricted scale (plainsong)

What is Gregorian Chant?

200
The genre is characterized by a syncopated melodic line and regularly accented accompaniment. Usually solo piano.
What is Ragtime?
200
This genre is a diverse style of rock music inspired, influenced, or representative of psychedelic culture.
What is Psychedelic Rock?
200
This genre came from the inner cities of the U.S. Often talking about social issues.
What is Hip Hop?
200

This genre began with the folk acoustic tradition with the composer providing the sole accompaniment.

What is Singer Songwriter?

300

This genre is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score.

What is Opera?

300

This genre was developed in African-American communities. It uses vocal harmonies, light instrumentation and simple beat.

What is Doo - Wop?

300
This genre is a blend of Soul, Jazz and R&B
What is Funk?
300
This genre fuses Punk and Heavy Metal elements.
What is Grunge?
300

This genre is a genre of rock music characterized by an emphasis on emotional expression, sometimes through confessional lyrics.

What is emo?

400

The music of this era is based on modes, richer texture, with four or more independent melodic parts being performed simultaneously. Started in the 1400's

What is Renaissance?

400
This genre consist of ten or more musicians with four sections: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section.
What is Big Band?
400

This genre started in the early 1960's after the British Invasion.

What is Classic Rock?

400
This genre is a mix of Jazz, Reggae, R&B. Often includes a horn section
What is Ska?
400

This genre is a sub genre of hip hop typified by its ominous sound that incorporates double or triple-time sub-divided hi-hats, layered synthesizers, and overall dark or bleak atmosphere.

What is Trap?

500

During this period, music became more expressive and emotional, expanding to encompass literary, artistic, and philosophical themes.

What is Romantic?

500
This genre is on the cutting edge and challenges expectations of what music is.
What is Avant Garde?
500
This genre is known for its four on the floor and 8th note hi hat pattern and a syncopated bass line.
What is Disco?
500
This genre is a blend of Soul and Hip Hop.
What is Neo - Soul?
500

This genre is a microgenre of electronic music often sampling or manipulating tracks via chopped and screwed techniques and other effects.

What is Vaporwave?

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