Pop music, derived from traditional pop and other genres, emerged in the late 1950s. It's a popular music genre with diverse influences.
US-born dance music style from the 1970s, influenced by funk, with an electronic base. Associated with breakdance, graffiti, and rhythmic spoken poetry called "rapping
Rock music, born in the 1960s, is characterized by complex melodies, fixed instrumentation, and an energetic rhythm. It spawned various styles like pop, punk, and heavy, reflecting an anti-authoritarian and provocative attitude
1940s-born vocal music style, derived from blues and connected to jazz, soul, and gospel. Features solo singers or quartets/quintets with choir accompaniment
Soul is a term adopted to describe African-American music in the United States as it evolved between the 1950s and 1970s
Jamaican-origin music style derived from rock, known for its happy, repetitive rhythm, soft melodies, and socially conscious lyrics supporting peace and Third World aid
Country, a genre born in the 1920s in the rural South of the US and Canada/Australia's Maritimes. It blends European folk, blues, bluegrass, and gospel, creating a rich musical tapestry
US-born music style of the 1970s, derived from soul with jazz influences. Funk is known for its strong, slow, and highly syncopated rhythm
US-born music style from the late 1950s, blending traditional and rock elements. Known for socially conscious lyrics and simple compositions
Originating in New Orleans, Jazz emerged in the late 19th century from the creative black communities. It became a significant cultural and musical movement in the United States