English Introduction of Music Types

Classical music is artistic music that originated from or rooted in western liturgy and secular music traditions, covering a broad period from about 1 1 century to the present. This traditional core norm was compiled from 65 438+0550 to 1900, which is called secular period.

Hip-hop music, also known as hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a type of music, consisting of stylized rhythmic music, usually accompanied by rap, which is a rhythmic and rhyming speech and is sung. It developed as a part of hip-hop culture, which is a subculture defined by four main style elements: MCing/rap, DJing/scratch, breaking/dancing and Graffiti. Other elements include sampling (or synthesis) and beat.

Folk music is an English term, including traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. This term originated from19th century. Traditional folk music has several definitions: oral music, music of the lower class, and music of unknown composers. It contrasts with commercial and classical styles. This kind of music is also called traditional music, and it is called "root music" in America.

Jazz is a musical style, which originated from the African-American community in the southern United States in the early 20th century. It was born from the fusion of African and European musical traditions. From its early development to the present, jazz has blended 19 with American pop music in the 20th century. Its West African origin is obvious in its use of blue notes, improvisation, multi-rhythm, syncopation and swing notes.

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