What's That Genre?
This genre is known for its energetic, rebellious sound, electric guitars, and roots in Rhythm and Blues.
Rock
This small, four-stringed instrument is essential in Hawaiian and folk music.
Ukulele
This genre originated in the Mississippi Delta before spreading to Memphis and Chicago.
Blues
This genre’s roots trace back to African American spirituals, work songs, and field hollers.
Blues
This classical composer’s music is instantly recognizable by a four-note motif that sounds like "fate knocking at the door."
Ludwig Van Beethoven
This genre features catchy melodies, polished production, and often dominates the Billboard charts.
Pop
This instrument is a staple of blues and country music, often played by blowing air and adjusting pitch with the mouth.
Harmonica
This genre began in New Orleans before influencing musicians in Chicago and New York City.
Jazz
This genre was shaped by European dance music and early church compositions.
Classical
This jazz pianist and composer broke musical norms with an unusual 5/4 time signature in his most famous piece.
Dave Brubeck
This genre originated in urban areas and uses turntables, drum machines, and rhythmic speech.
Hip Hop/Rap
This instrument provides the deep bassline in jazz, often played by plucking strings.
Upright Bass, Double Bass
This genre has strong roots in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Miami, and New York City.
Latin
This genre grew from early rock & roll, folk, and R&B, blending these influences into chart-topping hits.
Pop
This folk legend wrote a song asking, “How many roads must a man walk down before you call him a man?”
Bob Dylan
This genre’s music is structured, polished, and often performed by orchestras.
Classical
This keyboard instrument is a central part of jazz, blues, and classical music.
Piano
This genre developed in New York City, using turntables, drum machines, and vocal rhythms.
Hip Hop/Rap
This genre originated from traditional cowboy songs, spirituals, and European ballads.
Country/Western
This country music icon promised, “I keep a close watch on this heart of mine,” in one of his most famous songs.
Johnny Cash
This genre’s upbeat and vibrant sound is influenced by African, Caribbean, and Spanish music.
Latin
This percussion instrument, common in hip-hop and pop, is used for beats and loops.
Drum Machine
This genre was influenced by artists from Cleveland, New Orleans, Detroit, and New York City.
Rock
This genre incorporates elements from blues, ragtime, and swing to create an unpredictable and soulful sound.
Jazz
This rock & roll pioneer sang about a young man who “could play a guitar just like ringin’ a bell.”
Chuck Berry