Popular Music

• POPULAR MUSIC - "music of the populace"
• POPULAR MUSIC - developed in the 20th century
• POPULAR MUSICAL STYLES:

  1. FOLK MUSIC
  2. COUNTRY AND WESTERN MUSIC
  3. BALLADS
  4. STANDARDS
  5. ROCK AND ROLL
  6. DISCO
  7. POP MUSIC
  8. HIP HOP AND RAP
  9. ALTERNATIVE MUSIC
• FOLK MUSIC - originated from rural areas; performed by ordinary people who sing or play instruments at home, on streets, during festivals, celebrations, religious ceremonies, etc.
• FOLK MUSIC - characterized by simple melodies, repetitive rhythms, lyrics that tell stories about everyday experiences, and use of traditional musical instruments such as guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, accordion, harmonica, etc.
• COUNTRY AND WESTERN MUSIC - originated from America; popularized by country music stars like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, and others
• COUNTRY AND WESTERN MUSIC - originated from America's rural communities; characterized by storytelling through songwriting with themes like love, heartbreak, family, patriotism, religion, etc.; often accompanied by acoustic guitars, steel guitars, drums, basses, violins, and other stringed instruments
• COUNTRY AND WESTERN MUSIC - characterized by slow tempo, simple melody, and lyrics that deal with love, heartbreak, family life, religion, patriotism, and other aspects of American culture
• COUNTRY AND WESTERN MUSIC - characterized by storytelling songs with themes of love, heartbreak, family, patriotism, religion, and social issues
• BALLADS - originated from Europe; popularized by ballad singers like Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Julio Iglesias, Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, etc.
• BALLADS - characterized by slow tempo, emotional delivery, and romantic themes
• BALLADS - originated from Europe; characterized by emotional expression through singing or recitation of narrative poems set to music; usually sung solo but can also be performed by groups
• BALLADS - originated from Europe; characterized by slow tempo, simple melody, and lyrics that are usually romantic or sentimental
• STANDARDS - originated from America; characterized by sophisticated arrangements, complex chord progressions, and intricate instrumentation; often used in jazz performances
• ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC - originated from the United States; popularized by rock and roll pioneers like Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Bo Diddley, etc.
• ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC - characterized by fast-paced rhythm, loud volume, electric guitar solos, and energetic performances
• ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC - originated from the United States; popularized by rock and roll legends such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Kiss, Queen, Pink Floyd, etc.
• DISCO MUSIC - genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the 1970s from the United States' urban nightlife scene. Its sound is typified by four-on-the-floor beats, syncopated basslines, string sections, brass and horns, electric piano, synthesizers, and electric rhythm guitars. 
• DISCO MUSIC - characterized by its repetitive rhythms, electronic sounds, and use of synthesizers to create a futuristic sound. It was heavily influenced by funk, soul, and pop music genres.
• POP MUSIC - a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. During the 1950s and 1960s, pop music encompassed rock and roll and the youth-oriented styles it influenced. 
• POP MUSIC - is an abbreviation of the word 'popular. ' It's a contemporary form of music that appeals to a very wide audience. It often includes a danceable tempo, easy to remember lyrics, and simple notation.
• HIP HOP AND RAP - A genre of music that originated in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s
• HIP HOP AND RAP - formerly known as disco rap, is a genre of popular music that originated in the early 1970s by African Americans and Caribbean immigrants in the Bronx, a borough of New York City.
• ALTERNATIVE MUSIC - music that is produced by performers who are outside the musical mainstream, that is typically regarded as more eclectic, original, or challenging than most popular music (such as conventional rock, pop, or country), and that is often distributed by independent record labels.
• ALTERNATIVE MUSIC - Music that is not mainstream and is not played on the radio.
• POP MUSIC - Music that is popular and easy to listen to.