Defining Different Types of Music Genres

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DEFINING DIFFERENT TYPES OF MUSIC GENRES There are so many different kinds of music that it can be hard to identify which genre is which artist. However, since there are so many kinds of music, artists can make music across multiple genres.

BLUES The origin of blues can be traced back to the 19th century. It was first played by a single performer using a combination of instruments such as a guitar and a banjo.

CLASSICAL Classical music is a broad term that refers to various orchestral styles that were in existence between 1750 and 1820. It was formed in response to the restrictions and rules in place during the time when baroque music was first created.

COUNTRY Country music, which is often referred to as western and country music, has its roots in the south of the United States.

DANCE Electronic dance music, a far more modern genre, is also commonly referred to as electronic music. Dance was first introduced in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

There are thousands of genres of music. In the modern age, music has become incredibly diverse due to the varying styles and genres that it has featured.

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