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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 doesn’t like this form of art?
Read on to know the various types of music.

Different types of music
help in soothing one’s 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 all music is to touch
the core of the heart and thus music can be called an expression of our heart’s
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.

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 and discotheques. 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 violin, 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.

Beside these, there are Blues, new age music,
Celtic music, religious music, Chamber music that have a soul touching effects.

By Ajanta
Bhattacharyya

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