Research Of Genres

What is a genre of music and what are the main ones?

'A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other types of music. Some state that genre and style are two separate terms, and that secondary characteristics such as subject matter can also differentiate between genres. A music genre (or sub-genre) could be defined by the techniques, the styles, the context and the themes (content, spirit). Also, geographical origin sometimes is used to define the music genre, though a single geographical category will normally include a wide variety of sub-genres.'

'There are a large number of criteria with which one may classify musical genres, including:

• The Art/Popular/Traditional distinction
• Regional and National distinctions
• Fusional origins'

Through general research on the internet, I have found that the main genres of music are

• Classical
• Drum & Bass
• Electronic
• Folk
• Garage
• Grime
• Heavy Metal
• Indie
• Jazz
• Pop
• Punk
• Rap/Hip Hop
• Reggae
• Rock
• Romantic
• R&B
• Trance

What are the main genres that my group is considering using to produce a music video?

In order to gain the best possible research before answering this question, even to ourselves, we decided to analyse two genres each. We tried to make the eight genres that we would analyse entirely contrasting; so that we would be able to compare and consider all types or genres of music.
I personally think that our group would best create a music video, and other tasks to go with this, for a song from the music genres R&B, Indie or Electronic.

The genre of music to which 'Into Dust by Mazzy Star' falls can be considered to be Alternative Rock, Dream Pop, Psychedelic, or Acoustic.

What is the RnB Genre?

'Contemporary R&B (also known as R&B and sometimes described as mainstream R&B) is a music genre of western popular music. Although the acronym “R&B” originates from its association with traditional rhythm and blues music, the term R&B is today most often used to define a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in the 1980s. This newer style combines elements of soul, funk, dance and, from 1986 on with the advent of New Jack Swing branded R&B, hip hop.'

'The abbreviation R&B is almost always used instead of the full rhythm and blues term, although some sources refer to the style as urban contemporary (the name of the radio format that plays hip hop and contemporary R&B).'
'Contemporary R&B has a polished record production style, drum machine-backed rhythms, the occasional saxophone laced beat to give a jazz feel (mostly common in R&B songs prior to the year 1993), and a smooth, lush style of vocal arrangement. Electronic influences are becoming an increasing trend in contemporary R&B, and the use of hip hop-inspired beats are typical, although the roughness and grit inherent in hip hop is may be reduced and smoothed out. R&B vocalists are often known for their use of melisma, popularized by vocalists such as Stevie Wonder, Beyonce Knowles and Mariah Carey.'

Using the website 'www.' i found a spider diagram that I have made a rough copy of, as part of my research towards the genres that are of today. There are many different subgenres nowadays; I would say, based on my research, moreso than at any previous time. I will consider the genres and subgenres that are highlighted through the spider diagram below.