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What Is Grime Music? All You Need to Know

What Is Grime Music? All You Need to Know

Grime music is a subgenre of electronic music that gained popularity in the UK two decades ago. It was influenced by multiple genres in the late 1990s, only evolving into a separate genre a few years later.  The genre is relatively new compared to other styles of music, but it managed to acquire a reasonable ...

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The Origins of Rap Music

The Origins of Rap Music

There’s no doubt that rap is one of the most popular music genres today. It’s widely believed that rap as we know it originated in the 1970s in New York. However, the roots of rap music date back way further. The Roots of Rap Music Unlike what many people think, rap music didn’t appear in the 70s out of the ...

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Medieval Music – All You Need To Know

Medieval Music – All You Need To Know

Medieval music is classified as music composed and performed in the Middle Ages until the Renaissance. Have you ever wondered what Medieval music was really like? This article explains everything you need to know about this type of music, from the instruments used, to its characteristics, most popular songs, and ...

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What is Merengue Music?

What is Merengue Music?

Merengue is a type of music and dance belonging to the Dominican Republic as a cultural heritage since 2016. People tend to use the term “Latin-American” as it sounds more familiar but “Afro-Caribbean” is the right term to define the genre. It includes merengue besides salsa, reggae, calypso, and many other ...

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What is Drill Music?

What is Drill Music?

One of the more popular music genres that we often hear today is Drill Music. But since it is a pretty new genre, not everybody knows what it actually is. Drill music is a variation of Trap music, which is a subgenre in hip-hop. The first examples of the genre were created in the early 2010s in Chicago. It is ...

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20 Types of Metal Music (Metal Sub-Genres)

20 Types of Metal Music (Metal Sub-Genres)

Whether you're a certified Metalhead or you're just curious about the genre, here is a breakdown of some of the most popular metal subgenres. I'll also include some info about how they emerged and how they are radically different from one another. Metal is perhaps one of the most misunderstood genres of music. ...

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What is Goth Music? (Gothic Rock)

What is Goth Music? (Gothic Rock)

Goth music or Gothic rock is a style of rock music that emerged in the late 70s and went on to inspire the Goth subculture of the next three decades. This genre is known for its dark soundscapes and largely grim, or mystical, lyrical themes.  History and Origin By the mid-60s, ‘Rock and Roll’ had started ...

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What Is Deep House Music?

What Is Deep House Music?

Deep house music falls into the category of electronic dance music and is a subgenre of house music. It has influences from Chicago house as well as soul music, jazz-funk, and garage house.Deep house is one of the most popular types of house music and one of the most popular types of electronic music overall. With ...

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What is Underground Music?

What is Underground Music?

Underground music is considered the opposite of mainstream music. It is more of a term than a genre, like “indie” or “alternative”. It's used to describe “underground hip-hop”, “underground pop” and even “underground jazz”. Underground music is one of the most trending musical terms that possibly has no clear ...

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What is Bachata Music (Characteristics, Styles, Origins)

What is Bachata Music (Characteristics, Styles, Origins)

Mainly known as the most sensual music and dance in the world, Bachata reflects the Latin spirit amazingly with romantic lyrics, passionate grooves, and attractive movements. What is Bachata Music? Originated in the Dominican Republic during the mid 20th century, Bachata is one of the most famous genres in ...

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What is Alternative Music?

What is Alternative Music?

Alternative music (also called alternative rock, alt-rock, or simply alternative) is considered to be any of various styles of experimental rock music that typically differs from mainstream rock music. Alternative bands are defined by their style and dedication rather than their given genre.It includes post-punk, ...

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15 Different Types of Country Music

15 Different Types of Country Music

Country music was one of the first genres of modern popular music, that originated in the Southern United States in the 1920s. It draws influences from styles such as Appalachian folk music, blues, gospel, and traditional Celtic music. Country music is known for its simple form and harmony and usually includes ...

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