Music Genres
a type of popular music of US black origin in which words are recited rapidly and rhythmically over an instrumental backing.
Rap
English-Irish pop boy band formed in London, England in 2010 on the show The X factor, originally consisting of 5 members, now 4
One Direction
a large keyboard musical instrument with a wooden case enclosing a soundboard and metal strings, which are struck by hammers when the keys are depressed. The strings' vibration is stopped by dampers when the keys are released and can be regulated for length and volume by two or three pedals.
piano
what's the difference between trap and rap?
trap focuses on the rhythm while rap focuses more on the lyrics
music with much loudness, beats, many structural changes and the a variety of sounds of instruments.
energetic
American singer-songwriter, actress and fashion designer. She was named the "Queen of Tejano music" and was also known as the "Mexican Madonna". She was assassinated by her assistant at the age of 23
Selena
a musical instrument consisting of a frame supporting a graduated series of parallel strings, played by plucking with the fingers.
harp
What instrument did Allison play in middle school?
trumpet
a tune or song that is instantly appealing and memorable
catchy
a form of popular music originating in the rural southern US. It is a mixture of ballads and dance tunes played characteristically on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and pedal steel guitar.
country music
44 year old Puerto Rican singer, rapper, songwriter, actor, and record producer. One of the most well known members of the reggaeton music genre
Daddy Yankee
a small rectangular wind instrument with a row of metal reeds along its length, held against the lips and moved from side to side to produce different notes by blowing and sucking.
harmonica
an electronic musical instrument, typically with a keyboard, that produces a wide variety of sounds
synthesizer
another word for a very popular song, usually one that is popular during a specific period of time
a hit
a kind of pop music of black origin from 1940s-now, with a soulful vocal style featuring much rhythmic improvisation.
R&B (Rhythm and Blues)
English singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist who achieved worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. He was killed at the age of 40 outside of his own home.
John Lennon
a joined pair of small deep-bodied drums, typically held between the knees and played with the fingers.
bongos
Bob Marley is an example of this genre of music
reggae
the basic unit of time in the music, or the pulse. It is often defined as the rhythm listeners would tap their toes to when listening to a piece of music, or the numbers a musician counts while performing,
Beat
a loud, aggressive style of rock music. The bands who play heavy-metal music usually have one or two guitars, a bass guitar and drums.
metal
American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Houston, Texas. His musical style has been described as a fusion of traditional rap, hip hop, lo-fi and ambient. Most famous for his songs Goosebumps and Sicko Mode, and he is the father of Kylie Jenner's baby, Stormy.
Travis Scott
a musical instrument played by striking a row of wooden bars of graduated length with one or more small wooden or plastic beaters.
xylophone
a musical performance given in public, typically by several performers or of several compositions.
concert
a strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound.
rhythm