There are billions of people living all around the world. Every person is unique in their likes and dislikes, somehow. As a result, when it comes to music, people’s taste varies a great deal. This could be the reason why there is a great variety of music genres or styles in the world. Let’s talk about some of these styles.

As you may know, some genres are globally known and they are by a great number of people. However, there are other types of music which belong and can be found only in a particular part of the world. These ones are called folk music or that area’s local music.

1st interview :

A:Hello sir. May I ask you a question?

B:Yes, no problem.

A:What is your favorite type of music?

B:Well, I am into pop music. Sometimes, especially when I am driving on the road, I tend to listen to house music. It helps me stay awake.

2nd interview:

A: What is your favorite type of music?

B: I am keen on jazz.

A: Why is that?

A: I really like that sound of the saxophone. It calms me down especially after a long day at work.

So, what are some of the global genres?

One of the most popular ones is POP. But do you know where the word POP comes from? Any guesses? Well, we said it is one of the most popular genres, and the word POP actually comes from the term POPULAR. It has an energizing mood to it and younger people tend to listen to it more often.

Have you ever heard of Metalica, Radiohead or The rolling stones? Well, the names I just said are famous examples for another popular genre in the world

which is Rock. The most prominent musical instrument in this genre is the guitar. Rock has many sub-genres; it means it has different variations. Such as soft rock, hard rock and so on. I personally love Rock. There are a variety of guitars which can make wide range of sounds. Many people, when they hear the name Rock, confuse it with Metal music. It is actually one of the subcategories of Rock but it is not the only one. Soft Rock or Alternative Rock are two examples for this point. I love Rock myself. The reason is that for every mood, I can find an appropriate song and I adore the sound of The electric guitar.

Let’s listen to a part of one of my all time favorite songs. Its name is IN LOVING MEMORY.

Do you know what type of music the African-American people mostly listen to? Rap; it is the music that has been created by the African-American people. The original idea behind this type of music was to express social objections and problems. However, now, all kinds of topic can be found in this style. It is a fast-paced genre with high beat and singer sings the lyrics quite fast.

This type of music was to express social objections and problems.

The piece you just listened to is the next genre I want to introduce. Some of the most famous artists of this style of music are perhaps Usher and Bruno Mars. Right, we’re talking about R/B! Generally speaking, it is similar to POP with the exception of the fact that POP has a much faster pace in rhythm as opposed to R/B. In fact, R/B stands for rhythm and blues meaning it is sort of chilly music with a more soothing and relaxing feeling.

As I said before, different regions have their own particular type of music. The traditional music of the north Americans is COUNTRY music. Two most dominating instruments are the guitar and the piano. It is generally enjoyed by the middle-class of society.

And the last one that I would like to talk about is JAZZ. It has some subcategories as well, like the traditional jazz and modern jazz. One type of Jazz is also called BLUES, which is a highly low-paced music, and is great for the time when people are sad or stressed. It can be soothing.

People usually like and listen to more than one type of music and you hardly ever find a person who only likes one style. People listen to different music based on their mood and the situation they are in. For example, in celebrations, the first choice could be POP as it can set a nice mood. When people are sad or heart-broken, they tend to listen to music with lower pace which can help them relax and cope with their feelings.

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