Generational Vibes
This generation includes children born during the streaming era.
What is Generation Alpha? (2013–2024)
True or False: Music taste can influence who people choose to hang out with.
What is True?
This is currently the most popular music streaming platform among Gen Z.
What is Spotify?
This genre is often linked with older generations and is known for orchestral instruments and structured form.
What is Classical?
According to the survey, most people believe music has this level of influence on youth behavior today. (More impact / Some impact / No impact).
What is More Impact?
People in this generation may prefer radio and CDs, and many were in their 20s or 30s when MTV first launched.
What is Generation X? (1965–1980)
A person who listens mostly to K-Pop or similar genres might feel most socially connected in this type of online setting.
What is a global online fan community and/or digital fandom?
This feature allows users to discover songs based on listening habits and has contributed to Spotify’s popularity.
What are personalized playlists and/or song recommendations?
Many fans of this genre say it reflects their identity through expressive beats, streetwear fashion, and lyrical themes.
What is Hip-hop or Rap?
This genre, often associated with nightlife and festivals, may influence youth to adopt certain fashion and social habits.
What is EDM (Electronic/Dance Music)?
This generation was born between 1997 and 2010 and often relies on TikTok and YouTube for music discovery.
What is Generation Z? (1997–2012)
Many people say this reason is why music taste affects their social behavior.
What is shared values or common interests as a form of connection?
Among all options, this platform combines video and music and is widely used for both entertainment and music discovery.
What is YouTube?
If someone says their favorite music genre is “Very Strongly” connected to their identity, how might that show up in their lifestyle?
What is through dress, slang, and/or social groups?
In one sentence, describe how music has shaped someone’s identity?
"Affects emotions and gives space for them," "Connects with social circles through music," "Music has cultural importance to them," and/or "Expresses self creatively through music."
Which generation is least likely to have grown up with digital music platforms and more likely to use AM/FM radio?
What is the Baby Boomer generation? (1946–1964)
This playlist feature helps friends discover each other's music and facilitates social interaction.
What is a shared or collaborative playlist?
These are reasons for why survey participants could say they prefer their chosen music platform.
What are Easy to use, Wide selection of music, Personalized playlists, Social features, and/or Cost/Affordability.
This generation is most likely to listen to songs that can be defined by a single genre, as opposed to a medley of different genres.
Who is Generation X (1965–1980)?
True or False: Some people say music helped shape their personal values or emotional resilience.
What is True.
If someone says they grew up during the iTunes boom and LimeWire days, they’re probably from this generation.
What is the Millennial generation? (1981–1996)
Name one way someone said music influences how they dress or behave socially.
“I wear band merch,” “I use slang from rap songs,” “I go to EDM festivals,” etc.
This social media platform is considered the most influential in shaping youth music trends and viral dances.
What is TikTok?
This genre is known for both emotional storytelling and powerful ballads, and often appeals to a wide range of individuals.
What is Pop?
Name one reason why music might have more influence on youth now than in the past?
What is greater accessibility via streaming platforms, or stronger social media integration?