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MUSIC AND ITS BASIC ELEMENTS

The elements of music can be broken down into a three general categories:

rhythm, harmony, and melody. Each of these categories has a number of

subcategories

Different Types of Music

Music is a form of art. Edgard Varese defined it as "organized sound". Music

expresses our feelings as well emotions in a melodious and pleasant way. Is there

anybody who doesnt like this form of art? Read on to know the various types of

music.

Different types of music help in soothing ones disturbed soul, in the growth of

concentration and also enliven us to live life to the fullest. There are varied

genres of music as people have different tastes. For e.g., classical music, rock,

jazz, metal, rap, folk etc. But the objective remains the same. The aim of allmusic is to touch the core of the heart and thus music can be called an

expression of our hearts saying. To understand and know about different genres

of music, let us have a look at the following genres.

Different Music Genres

Classical Music: Classical music is a complex form of music as it requires high

musical skills, like learning the ragas and ability to coordinate with other

musicians. One has to maintain the complex relationship between its emotional

flows. If you wish to learn this music, then you have to go through proper

training.

Rock Music: This music genre originated in the rock and roll era of 1950s. The

vocals are accompanied by guitar, drum and bass. (Read information on musical

instruments.) Certain rock groups also use piano, synthesizer, saxophone, flute,

mandolin and sitar for a deeper effect. This type of music has several sub genres,

such as hard rock, progressive rock and metal rock. All these types of rock music

are popular till date.

Metal Music: Metal music emerged after the Second World War. Here the

melody of the song is heavily influenced by the structure of the songs. While in

rock music, songwriting is based within a form; in metal music, the central

melody decides the structure of the song. It is also known as information music.

Hip-hop Music: Hip-hop music always includes the use of instruments such as

guitar, violin, fiddle, piano, bass and drums. In these types of music, the bass is

the main instrument. This can be used in different intensities to emote feelings of

anger, pride and others. This type of music is the result of hip-hop culture and is

known as hip-hop music. This music shows a heavy influence of Jamaican music.

The roots of the music are found in African American and West African music. It

was first played by a group of traveling singers and poets of West Africa.

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Wedding Ceremony Music: Wedding music is used in the ceremonies like

wedding. These can be classical and modern, according the tastes of people.

Some people prefer country melodies, while others opt for classical music as

wedding music. Such music varies from every culture.

Trance Music: This type of music is usually played in club houses anddiscotheques. It originated in the 20th century. This music is characterized by

fast tempo and repetitious beats of the percussion. It has a hypnotic effect on the

souls of listeners.

Jazz: This type of music is featured by strong and complex rhythms. The main

musical instruments used for jazz music are cornet, trumpet or violins that help

carry the melody. This is a rhythmic music and has a forward momentum called

"swing". However, in this music genre, the skilled performer interprets a tune in

his own way. To know more about the musicians of this genre read on jazz

musicians.

Folk Music: Folk music is a kind of traditional music that is handed down from

generations in every culture. This type of music reflects the emotions of common

laity. Popular music and tribal music are the two sub genres of folk music. This

folk music shows the social upheaval that lies among various classes of people.

This also portrays their struggle for survival and their culture.

Techno Music: Techno music is also known as fusion music. This became

popular towards the middle part of of the 1980s. This is a form of electronic

dance music and based on African American music styles like funk, electro and

electric jazz. It features fast beats and this form was initiated by Juan Atkins,Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May.

Opera Music: Opera music first emerged in Italy in the 1600s. This genre has a

remarkable combination of theatrical art and musical invention and is specifically

played in the theaters. This has greater appeal for its delightful orchestral

accompaniment. The preludes and interludes of this music set the tone for the

action on-stage.