Electroacoustic music (EAC), electronic dance music (EDM) or electronic techno are terms to refer to music produced using electronic processes, such as synthesizers, computers and vocoders, which is produced via these methods. Also referred to as electro-acoustic, EDM or techno music. An interdisciplinary journal exploring the changing terrain of EDM research and culture. Including a […]
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After experiencing significant change during the 1970s, rhythm and blues underwent another revolution during the 1980s. Artists started exploring various genres to form unique r&b music groups. Modern contemporary r&b evolved, fusing elements of soul and funk with disco, pop, hip hop and electronic music. Hip hop quickly gained in popularity among younger audiences, compelling
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Pop music is an entertaining genre that uses catchy melodies and lyrics to engage listeners, making it a highly sought-after form of dance music. Its development has been spurred by increased demand for faster beats. Electro pop was birthed during the 1970s with the proliferation of synthesizers and drum machines, spearheaded by artists like Gary
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Pop music is one of the most beloved genres. Its songs tend to be catchy and easy to remember, making them shorter than other genres. Additionally, its style draws influence from rock, R&B and classical genres. Differing styles of pop music may be difficult due to its genre-definable nature. It’s a genre Pop music is
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Indie music has gained great popularity in the 1990s. This form of rock features lighter textures than classic rock, often with political or artistic references. PJ Harvey’s powerful declaration of love and lust serves as an anthem for those looking to break free of society’s confines. Cults People often associate “cults” with religious sects; however,
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Folk Music Korea encompasses an expansive range of styles – pungmul (farmers’ band percussion music) and samulnori (a modern urban staged form), to acoustic guitar folk songs, traditional zithers like the Komun’go zither being some examples. In the 1970s, P’ok’u became synonymous with youth culture and student opposition against Park Chung Hee’s increasing dictatorship. My
SZA and H.E.R are among the established artists helping keep R&B alive today; newcomers such as Jorja Smith and Summer Walker also play their part in keeping it fresh and exciting. Check out our list of top R&B music for some inspiration! Lauryn Hill – ‘Don’t Let Go’ It would be difficult to overstate the
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This one-time soul classic by Booker T organist Tom Hamilton offers a lesson in technical heartbreak. A saddening backstory and tumbling string crescendo that sounds like timber hulls make this piece one of the saddest pieces ever composed. Huron and colleagues conducted another experiment where participants evaluated 44 instruments’ ability to create acoustical effects that
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There is a misconception that those who enjoy heavy metal music tend to be angry and violent people, yet nothing could be further from the truth. Death metal music can often be defined by chaotic song structures and time signatures, with vocalists using snarls, grunts, and low gurgles known as death growls as vocalizations. Lyrical
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Playing music for your bump has become an almost cliched part of pregnancy – but does it work? Studies demonstrate that foetuses respond to music. One research project revealed that Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik caused tongue protrusion in 91% of foetuses studied, while Adele’s Someone Like You only garnered 60% response. Stimulates Your Unborn Baby’s
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