Monday, 1 December 2014

Music Genres


Pop Music



Pop music is an abbreviation from popular music. The term 'pop' is recorded as being used for the first time in 1926 in regards to music that had a popular appeal, however it originated in its modern form in the 1950's and is often understood to be commercially recorded music that is aimed at the youth market. There are main elements that define the pop genre, however it often uses elements from other styles such as dance and rock as pop is generally very electric. The main elements of pop are: the songs are normally short to medium in length, have melodic tunes and often follow a simple format. The target audience for the pop genre is typically between 16-21 however it is popular within a variety of age groups. Some examples of current pop artists are: Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Jessie J. 



RnB Music
RnB is an abbreviation from Rhythm and Blues. It is a genre of popular african american music that originated in the 1940's. Commercial RnB music around the 1950's usually consisted of guitars, bass a piano and sometimes background vocalists. The lyrical themes of most RnB songs focus on the experience of pain and the quest for freedom, failures, triumphs and aspirations. The target audience for the RnB genre are 16-25 year olds which would be teenagers and young adults of both genders, demographic category E. Some examples of current RnB artists are: Nelly, Chris Brown and Rihanna. 


Rock Music 
Rock music is a genre of popular music that originated as Rock and Roll in the 1950's. The rock genre developed into a range of different styles in the 1960's. It is heavily influenced by other music genres such as rhythm and blues and Country, artists of the rock genre will normally be part of a group (band) and use electric guitars, drums and electric bass guitars. There are many different styles of rock that come under the genre, for example: Death rock, Punk rock, Heavy metal and Alternative rock. The target audience for the rock genre is typically people between the ages of 16-25 years old. Some examples of current rock bands are: Foo Fighters, Paramore and Fall out boy.  





Country Music
Country music is a genre of American popular music that originated in Southern United States in the 1920's and became popular in the 1940's. It is very similar to American folk music and Western music. Country music usually very simple, consisting of ballads and dance tunes, it is mostly string instruments that are used such as: banjos, fiddles and acoustic guitars. The target audience for country music ranges between 18-30 years of age and is a broad audience of both genders. Some examples of current popular Country music artists are: Carrie Underwood, Tim Mcgraw and Keith Urban. 
  

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