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=I. History= =II. Musical Genres=

A genre is a category of things that are similar.

A. Rock n Roll
Evolving in the late 1940s and early 1950s Rock n Roll started in the U.S. influenced by genres such as rhythm and blues, country, folk, gospel, and jazz. One of the most influential, and most popular and well known of the original rock n rollers was, of course, Elvis Presley.



B. Punk
The underground movement was started in the UK. Punk, characterized by its thrashing sound and hardcore lyrics, was considered "DIY". Most people will tell you that the only good punk is punk that is "against the man". The one thing that no one in the punk community want s to do is sell out. There have even been books written on the subject, such as [|My so-called punk].

2. Emotionally Hardcore (EMO)
Emotionally Hard core, or EMO was originated as a punk subculture. Pioneered by bands such as Rites of Spring and Embrace, EMO hit the mainstrems. All that EMO is was punk, slowed down and became more lyrical. In the 2000s bands like Jimmy Eat World and Dashboard Confessional made EMO socially acceptable and cleared the way for bands such as Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, and Cute is hat we aim for.

ii. Screamo
Screamo is the edgy side of emo. They combine EMO lyrics with hardcore punk music and metal screaming. In the fist wave (1991-1995)Screamo was very mod and not very highly accepted in the mainstream. The second wave(2000-present) however brought bands such as Thursday and Underoath are now quite accepted.

3. Pop Punk
Also known as "mall punk" or "bubblegum punk", pop punk is a sub genre that mixes the best of punk with the best of pop.

4. Riot Grrrl
Started in the 1990s this Punk subculture has a serious theme. Theres girls are ultra feminists who adress issues such as rape, domestic abuse, sexuality, and female empowerment. What they say should not be taken lightly. They say it for a reason and that reason is for awareness.

C. Blues
Blues is sort of in a way related to Jazz. Blues are mostly songs that have to deal with heartbreak, or sadness. There are several instruments that help produce this Blue's music Such as the Harmonica, trombone,guitar,piano, and the bass Guitar.The Blues were first made by a man named Hart Wand recording his first Blues song "Memphis Blues" in 1912. The Blues along with other different genres of music was a hit during a time called "The Roaring Twenties" the time before the Great Depression had began. Many Blues singer exploded in fame such a singer Bessie Smith .She was known mostly for her powerful voice. Bessie also sang jazz along with other musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Fletcher Henderson. In total Bessie had a 160 recordings before her death.

D. Jazz
Click here to learn about jazz!!!

F. Hip Hop
Follow the link to see an AMAZINGLY thorough history of hip hop.

G. Rap
rap is a wicked style of music that deals with anger, war, living a hard life, or trying to survive in a bad neighborhood. rapping is a style of rhyming but at a fast beat. Rap originated way back before Blues or Jazz had began. Rapping is considered very creative because not only are they songs But they also use a lot of literary techniques such as similes, metaphors,assonance,consonance and Alliteration. There is another type of rap called "Flow Rap" which is when somebody raps really fast without breathing or taking a rest. It's very difficult for the main thing here is being able to control your breath. There are famous rappers such as Notorious B.I.G., Chamillionaire, T.I, Lil Wayne, and many more. Rapping has continued to be a music genre that has been mostly heard. Statistics show that it's mostly youg teenagers who like to listen to rap for it has a very cool way of singing.

I. Alternative
AFI Dance Gavin Dance Escape the Fate Framing Hanley Lucky Boys Confusion Scary Kids Scaring Kids Set your Goals Something Corporate The Almost The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Weezer

1. Alternative country
The Caroline Movement

J. Country
Miranda Lambert Taylor Swift

L. Metal




1. Bubblegum Dance
A type of Euro pop that usually involves upbeat melodies and childish and/or playful lyrics.

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