- Characteristics: Catchy melodies, simple lyrics, and strong rhythm. Often features electronic production.
- Examples: Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran
- Characteristics: Electric guitars, strong beats, and often rebellious themes. Subgenres include classic rock, punk rock, and alternative rock.
- Examples: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Foo Fighters
- Characteristics: Symphonies, operas, and orchestral compositions, often without lyrics. Includes Baroque, Romantic, and Contemporary periods.
- Examples: Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Characteristics: Rhythmic speech (rapping), DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti. Strong beats and basslines.
- Examples: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Jay-Z
- Characteristics: Improvisation, swing rhythms, and complex chords. Often includes instruments like the saxophone and piano.
- Examples: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Louis Armstrong
- Characteristics: Synthesized beats, loops, and digital production. Often used in dance clubs.
- Examples: Deadmau5, Calvin Harris, Skrillex
- Characteristics: Smooth vocals, soul influences, and a focus on emotion. Often deals with themes of love and relationships.
- Examples: Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Alicia Keys
- Characteristics: Acoustic guitars, storytelling lyrics, and influences from folk and blues. Often associated with rural life.
- Examples: Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Luke Combs
- Characteristics: Offbeat rhythms, socially conscious lyrics, and laid-back feel. Often associated with Jamaica.
- Examples: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Damian Marley
- Characteristics: Expressive vocals, use of the twelve-bar blues scale, and emotional themes.
- Examples: B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson
- Characteristics: Acoustic instruments, traditional storytelling, and simplicity. Often rooted in cultural or historical themes.
- Examples: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Mumford & Sons
- Characteristics: Rhythmic patterns like salsa, bachata, and reggaeton, with influences from Latin America.
- Examples: Shakira, Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin
- Characteristics: Heavy guitar riffs, aggressive vocals, and intense rhythms. Subgenres include death metal, black metal, and thrash metal.
- Examples: Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slayer
- Characteristics: Strong emotion, gospel influences, and smooth melodies. Often focused on themes of love and heartbreak.
- Examples: Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke
- Characteristics: Catchy melodies, synchronized dance routines, and multi-member groups. It’s a Korean pop music genre with global influence.
- Examples: BTS, BLACKPINK, EXO
