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What Is Industrial Music?

What Is Industrial Music?

Industrial music is a music genre that incorporates harsh and heavy themes and sounds. Music critics often describe it as the most abrasive combination of electronic and rock music. Industrial music first appeared in the 1970s. Why Is It Called Industrial Music? The term “Industrial Music” was coined for this ...

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What is Ska Music?

What is Ska Music?

Ska is a style of music that originated in Jamaica in the late '50s and has since been popularized worldwide. Musically, ska is characterized by having a strong offbeat, walking bass lines, a quarter-note guitar rhythm (often with a triplet feel), and a high-energy, fast-paced tempo. When people think of Jamaican ...

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Is EDM Dead? (The Real Answer)

Is EDM Dead? (The Real Answer)

EDM stands for Electronic Dance Music, and the overarching genre of electronic dance music is far from dead. However, the style of melodic, stadium-ready progressive house music that many people brand as EDM has registered a noticeable drop in popularity. Before we move on, it's important to give our definition of ...

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Logic Pro vs FL Studio – Which is Better?

Logic Pro vs FL Studio – Which is Better?

Logic Pro is a macOS-exclusive DAW with an excellent price-quality ratio and a world-class content library, whereas FL Studio is available for Windows and macOS and features a lot of fun, creative tools. Both programs are complete music-making powerhouses, but with disparate approaches to workflow. Similarities ...

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Does Rap Stand For Rhythm And Poetry?

Does Rap Stand For Rhythm And Poetry?

Rap stands as an acronym for Rhythm And Poetry. The word ‘rap’ actually means striking a hard surface with a series of rapid audible blows to get attention. While Rhythm And Poetry is a good description, the word comes from “rapping,” of quick, loud blows. The first time the verb “rapping” was used for talking or ...

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What Is The Difference Between Hip Hop And Rap?

What Is The Difference Between Hip Hop And Rap?

Hip-hop started from an urban African-American subculture and consists of four major elements; DJing, graffiti, MCing, and dancing. Rap is a popular form of music born in Hip-Hop culture. Rap is a method of expression in the Hip-Hop subculture. In the hip-hop culture, there is a very cliche saying: “Rap is ...

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12 Types of Classical Music

12 Types of Classical Music

Music of the European tradition written using an established form is known as ‘classical’ music. The conventions often include parameters of not just pitch and musical key, but also dynamics, tempo, and mood. Listening to classical music has multiple positive effects on the brain. Not only is it incredibly ...

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20 Types of Blues Music You Should Know About

20 Types of Blues Music You Should Know About

Blues music originated in the Southern states of the United States of America in the mid-1800s. It was derived from hymns, chants, field hollers, and work songs of formerly enslaved African-Americans.  The genre is identifiable by its use of certain notes, scales, and chord progressions. The 12-bar blues ...

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24 Types of Rap and Hip-Hop Music

24 Types of Rap and Hip-Hop Music

Rap and Hip-Hop are more than genres but lifestyles for most, as they have their unique subcultures. Since its birth around 40 years ago, rap and hip-hop have separated into many different branches, giving birth to more than 20 sub-genres from underground New York hip-hop to UK Drill. Today, all these sub-genres ...

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What is Jazz Fusion?

What is Jazz Fusion?

Jazz fusion is a popular subgenre formed by contemporary jazz improvisation on dance rhythms. It has a heavy emphasis on rock-style electronic instruments to create a fusion of jazz, rock, Latin, and funk, fueled by simple vamp chords and straight rhythms. Jazz's lasting heritage gained a new chapter thanks to the ...

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What is Emo Music?

What is Emo Music?

Emo music originated from post-hardcore and punk music. It started as music defined by heavy emotional expression during the 1980s and the early 1990s. Short for “emocore”, which refers to emotional hardcore, emo is a term used to describe this particular genre’s music. Punk, indie, and alternative rock subgenres ...

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14 Instruments Used in Country Music

14 Instruments Used in Country Music

There are plenty of different types of instruments played across the diverse genre of country music. Here are 14 of the most common ones. Of course, some will be used more commonly in some 'sub-genres' of country (see our section on Traditional Country vs Modern Country Music later on in the article for more ...

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