Dancers require a thorough knowledge of rhythm. This involves understanding what a beat is and counting sets of 8. Some music has an easily discernible beat that you can easily hear; this is often seen in waltzes and other ternary rhythms with three beats per bar. Jump-Up DnB Purists often disparage jump-up d’n’b as an […]
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Pop music experienced a major comeback during the 90s thanks to girl bands such as The Spice Girls and boy bands like *NSYNC. While grunge had temporarily removed 80s pop from its charts, these artists revived it through catchy hooks and seductive ballads. This list features songs that address social and cultural issues while appealing
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There are various musical genres out there, each offering their own style and sound. Certain ones might be more prevalent than others but each genre boasts something special of its own. Rock music is defined by guitar riffs and solos, with an emphasis on its lyrical content – both features being known to inspire an
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In the 2000s, several new dance genres made waves in society. Berlin especially was home to this explosion, especially styles utilizing Roland’s TB-303 bassline synthesizer for jaw-dropping basslines that gave rise to spin-off genres like drum and bass. Michael Mayer from Kompakt’s production company played an outsized role in shaping what clubbers danced to. His
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Pop music encompasses various musical genres such as jazz, blues, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, disco music, soul music and hip hop. Pop is easy listening and singing along to, often boasting memorable melodies with strong rhythmic structures that capture listeners’ ears and attention. Pop music is often considered more commercial than other genres
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Since technology evolved, electronic music has taken on new forms – now featured at intimate nightclubs, large festivals, and performed by mainstream singers. Funk is distinguished by evocative extended chords drawn from jazz that use non-diatonic intervals, often featuring lyrics dealing with identity politics or emo-anxiety. House House music, originating in Chicago during the early
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Dance music encompasses any form of electronic music intended for dancing purposes. Here is a selection of some of the more common genres. Glitch-hop is an inimitable genre of EDM music. Creating glitch-hop requires complex audio editing techniques like beat repeating and cutting at short intervals to produce something truly original. Disco Disco is a
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DJ-created dance club music varies significantly by genre – techno, trance, bass music and others all fall under this genre umbrella. Beats Per Minute (BPM) measures the tempo of a song. Distortion – Distortion is a sonic effect which adds extra harmonics to sound waves, typically for more full or aggressive soundscapes. There are various
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Metal has created its own distinct sound by borrowing techniques from both baroque and classical music. Polyphony adds depth to songs by providing another melody alongside one riff; Motorhead’s “Ace of Spades” stands out among heavy metal songs for its simple lyrical exploration of gambling, combined with Lemmy Kilmister’s operatic vocal range. Thrash Thrash metal
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Yahel, an Israeli producer/Dj who began his musical career at age 14, is best known for producing Psychedelic Trance music; however he also enjoys making cinematic sci-fi ambient pieces. Electronic Dance Music (EDM) was initially created for use by disc jockeys at dance clubs. EDM pioneers include Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson as
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