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Southern USA in the early 20th century characterised by improvisation

and strong rhythms is called traditional jazz; similar music played by large bands of dancing, a later variation much influenced by the blues to produce an unhurried emotive style, is called modern jazz.

rock’ n’ roll appeared. It was based on the Afro-American

style rhythm and blues. One of the pioneers of it was a young talented lorry-driver from Memphis Elvis Presley. He had a charming voice and a nice manner of singing

a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the

Southern United States) is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains) is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. It has roots in traditional folk music) is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. It has roots in traditional folk music, Celtic music) is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. It has roots in traditional folk music, Celtic music, gospel music) is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. It has roots in traditional folk music, Celtic music, gospel music and old-time music and evolved rapidly in the 1920s.[1]

genre of rock, that presents a storyline told over multiple

parts, songs or sections. A rock opera differs from a conventional rock album, which usually includes songs that are not unified by a common theme or narrative. A rock opera tells a coherent story, though details are often vague.

(rock opera)

a living art form.

art rock scene of the late 1960s, defined by artists

such as T. Rex, Roxy Music, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, and David Bowie, also with origins in the theatrics of groups such as The Cockettes, performers such as Lindsay Kemp,

form and lyric content can be traced back to earlier

forms or origins. For instance, the ethnic music of Greece uses the same music forms as Greek religious music (Byzantine chant), both based on the music forms (modes) of ancient Greece.

world and soon bands sporting a more literate, arty approach,

such as Talking HeadsPunk rock attracted devotees from the art and collegiate world and soon bands sporting a more literate, arty approach, such as Talking Heads, and DevoPunk rock attracted devotees from the art and collegiate world and soon bands sporting a more literate, arty approach, such as Talking Heads, and Devo began to infiltrate the punk scene; in some quarters the description New Wave began to be used to differentiate these less overtly punk bands.

musical sense in the '60s song "Born To Be Wild"

by Steppenwolf when they referred to "heavy metal thunder."

played mainly on electric guitars and drums often with a

singer. There are many styles of pop music such as rap, rave and others

in the early '70s. Most music buffs know hip hop

music history has a rich past with its roots in several related music styles. If you look at history of rap music, it clearly shows its origins and influences in the popular African American and Latino street culture of New York City and surrounding areas.

in the 1980s and 90s to describe dance parties (often

all-night events) with fast-paced electronic music and light shows.[1][1][2] At these parties DJs At these parties DJs and other performers play electronic dance music At these parties DJs and other performers play electronic dance music, including house At these parties DJs and other performers play electronic dance music, including house, trance At these parties DJs and other performers play electronic dance music, including house, trance, techno At these parties DJs and other performers play electronic dance music, including house, trance, techno and jungle At these parties DJs and other performers play electronic dance music, including house, trance, techno and jungle (often collectively referred to as "rave music"),[2] with the accompaniment of laser light shows with the accompaniment of laser light shows, projected images and artificial fog.

is a genre of rock music) is a genre of

rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. Alternative rock consists of various subgenres that have emerged from the independent music) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. Alternative rock consists of various subgenres that have emerged from the independent music scene since the 1980s, such as grunge) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. Alternative rock consists of various subgenres that have emerged from the independent music scene since the 1980s, such as grunge, Britpop) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. Alternative rock consists of various subgenres that have emerged from the independent music scene since the 1980s, such as grunge, Britpop, gothic rock) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. Alternative rock consists of various subgenres that have emerged from the independent music scene since the 1980s, such as grunge, Britpop, gothic rock, and indie pop.

to a compositional tradition which arose in the mid-twentieth century,

applied particularly in North America to music composed in such a way that its outcome is unforeseeable. Its most famous and influential exponent was John Cage refers, in the English-language literature, to a compositional tradition which arose in the mid-twentieth century, applied particularly in North America to music composed in such a way that its outcome is unforeseeable. Its most famous and influential exponent was John Cage (Grant 2003, 174). More loosely, the term "experimental" is used in conjunction with genre names to describe music refers, in the English-language literature, to a compositional tradition which arose in the mid-twentieth century, applied particularly in North America to music composed in such a way that its outcome is unforeseeable. Its most famous and influential exponent was John Cage (Grant 2003, 174). More loosely, the term "experimental" is used in conjunction with genre names to describe music within specific genres refers, in the English-language literature, to a compositional tradition which arose in the mid-twentieth century, applied particularly in North America to music composed in such a way that its outcome is unforeseeable. Its most famous and influential exponent was John Cage (Grant 2003, 174). More loosely, the term "experimental" is used in conjunction with genre names to describe music within specific genres that pushes against their boundaries or definitions, or else whose approach is a hybrid of disparate styles, or incorporates unorthodox, new, distinctly unique ingredients (Anon. [n.d.]a). Similarly, it has sometimes been used to describe "transethnic" music: the mixture of recognizable music genres. A quite distinct sense was current in the late 1950s to describe computer-controlled composition, and the term at that time also was sometimes used for electronic music and musique concrète. "Experimental music" has also been used in music journalism as a general term of disapprobation for music departing from traditional norms.

The adjective form is used in English, to refer to

people or works that are experimental The adjective form is used in English, to refer to people or works that are experimental or innovative, particularly with respect to art The adjective form is used in English, to refer to people or works that are experimental or innovative, particularly with respect to art, culture The adjective form is used in English, to refer to people or works that are experimental or innovative, particularly with respect to art, culture, and politics.

us indifferent or it can provoke powerful and complex feelings.

So music plays a very important role in people’s lives. It reflects our mood and emotions. You can hardly find a person who doesn’t like or need music, who never sings or dances.