Music
genres
genres
a form of popular music originating in the rural southern US.
country music
a mainstream genre characterized by catchy melodies, repetitive structures, and broad appeal, often incorporating elements from other genres and aiming for mass consumption.
pop
a broad genre of popular music that emerged in the 1950s, characterized by a strong backbeat, electric instruments, and often featuring a verse-chorus structure, with lyrics often exploring themes of love, society, and politics.
rock
a genre of popular music originating from South Korea
k-pop
a genre traditionally characterized by music passed down orally, reflecting the cultural and social experiences of a community, often featuring simple melodies, acoustic instruments, and storytelling lyrics.
folk