Acoustic
Acoustic music comprises music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acoustic_music
Examples of artists/bands that have done acoustic:
- Jason Mraz
- Miley Cyrus
- James Morrison
- Rhianna
Pop
Pop music is a music genre that developed from the mid-1950s as a softer alternative to rock 'n' roll and later to rock music. It has a focus on commercial recording, often orientated towards a youth market, usually through the medium of relatively short and simple love songs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_music
The term "pop song" is first recorded as being used in 1926 in the sense of a piece of music "having popular appeal". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_music
Examples of artists/bands that fit the pop genre:
- Miley Cyrus
- Britney Spears
- Madonna
- New Kids On The Block
Rock
Rock music is a loosely defined genre of popular music that entered the mainstream in the mid 1950s. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rhythm and blues, country music and also drew on folk music, jazz, and classical music. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_music
The sound of rock often revolves around the electric guitar or acoustic guitar, and it uses a strong back beat laid down by a rhythm section of electric bass guitar, drums, and keyboard instruments such as organ, piano, or, since the 1970s, synthesizers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_music
There are many types of rock for example:
- Pop rock
- Garage rock
- Folk rock
- Psychedelic rock
- Glam rock
- Progressive rock
- Hard rock or heavy metal
- Punk rock
Examples of artists that fit the rock genre:
- Lostprophets
- Maximo Park
- Linkin Park
- Madina Lake
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