Know and Appreciate All Genres of Music
Let us understand in brief some different genres of music:
Classical is recognized as the greatest type of music as it is probably the most complex of all and cannot be learnt without correct training. Symphony and opera can be viewed as as sub classifications of the genre. Opera is really a drama that is fully sung.
Rock originated in the rock n roll era from the 1950's but continues to be popular.
Metal or "information music" originated following the Second World War.
Hip-hop has Bass because the main instrument
Wedding Ceremony may use classical or country melodies
Trance Music is known by its fast tempo and repeated beats on percussion
Jazz uses instruments like cornet, trumpet or violin. It is considered to have roots within the blues and more often than not contain elements like blue notes and phrasing of melodies
Folk is traditional music. It reflects the likes, dislikes, needs and wants of the local people and also the amount of time in which they live. Country music owes its roots for this type of music. This genre of music portrays struggle for survival and their culture of those. Some of the songs from the famous singer Bob Dylan became anthems for the civil rights and anti war movements.
Techno is known as fusion. It is based on Black styles like funk, electro and electric jazz.
Gospel is religious style that is mostly sung in churches. It's beautiful lyrics and melodies.
Music of other countries can also be popular like the Indian, Tango, Reggae, Mexican, Spanish, Irish, and Persian etc.