Genres of Music

Indie

Indie, a popular genre with people who enjoy an alternative to mainstream music, is extremely diverse and has various different sub-genres, such as indie-pop, indie-rock, lo-fi, and many more. 

The genre name is an adaption of 'independent', which was originally used to describe low-budget record labels, then became associated with the music they produced and used interchangeably with alternative rock.

A lot of bands in this generation choose to be a part of this genre, as it is now a big industry. Though it is not mainstream, a lot of people still love the music. The genre of music itself has also influenced fashion and the media in positive ways, introducing alternatives.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/series/a-history-of-indie-music?INTCMP=SRCH

Rock

Originally titled 'rock and roll', this       Though it is not the mainstream egnre on the market, it is still prominent within the music industry, closely following behind. A lot of people of this generation do not wish to be 'mainstream,' and so, they opt for genres such as this and indie.  This genre has been adapted to form other genres stemmed from rock. 

Jazz

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2010/may/23/jamie-cullum-best-jazz-musicians

Rap

Though this genre is not the

A mainstream genre today
Vast majority are black concerning ethnic origin.

Classical

Classical music is sophisticated and often associated with intelligent people, as it is in depth and consists of a lot of meaning, unlike most of the mainstream songs of today. The common instruments present within this genre are pianos and violins, as most of it is soft and inspiring. This is a genre which is most popular with the elderly, attracting less and less of the youth each year. This is due to the fact that this was the mainstream genre when they were youthful, and they are not used to the new music which is on the scene currently, and is likely to be too exciting for them to get into.

A lot of classical music is produced through orchestras, where many people can enjoy themselves out of the house by traveling to see them perform on stage. This is a bit of excitement in the lives of the elderly.

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best-classic-comp.html




Country

Country music is a genre of which is strongly associated with citizens of alabama, as it originated from the rural regions of South America in the 1920s. Usually, it is based on acoustic instruments, rather than electric as it gives the songs more of a rural feel to them, rather than city.

Acoustic
Stereotype- unintelligent and drink a lot.
Bajos and ukeleles.
Fields
Scabby clothes
farmers