A list of major music genres classified by style and cultural characteristics.
Overview
Music Genres
Music genres are classification systems that categorize music based on style, rhythm, instrumentation, cultural background, and historical origins. This taxonomy is widely used in the music industry for catalog management, streaming services for song recommendations, and music research and education. Each genre has unique musical characteristics and continues to evolve and blend across time and regions, shaping the diverse musical culture of today.
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| code | slug | name | description | origin_period | origin_region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| avant-garde | avant-garde | Avant-Garde | Experimental music that pushes the boundaries of conventional composition and performance. | 20世紀初頭 | 欧米 |
| blues | blues | Blues | A foundational genre originating from African American spirituals and work songs. | 19世紀後半〜20世紀初頭 | アメリカ南部 |
| classical | classical | Classical | Art music rooted in Western Christian liturgical traditions. | 9世紀以降(主要発展期:1550-1900年) | 西ヨーロッパ |
| country | country | Country | Roots music blending British folk ballads with Southern American traditions. | 1920〜30年代 | アメリカ南部(アパラチア地方) |
| easy-listening | easy-listening | Easy Listening | Soft instrumental music designed for relaxed background listening. | 1950〜60年代 | アメリカ |
| electronic | electronic | Electronic | Music primarily produced using electronic instruments and digital technology. | 1940〜50年代(実験的)、1970〜80年代(ポピュラー形式) | 欧米 |
| folk | folk | Folk | Traditional music passed down through oral tradition within communities. | 20世紀以前(伝統)、1950〜60年代(リバイバル) | 世界各地 |
| funk | funk | Funk | Rhythmic dance music emphasizing groove and syncopation. | 1960年代中盤〜1970年代 | アメリカ |
| gospel | gospel | Gospel | Christian devotional music rooted in African American spiritual traditions. | 17世紀初頭(霊歌)、1920〜30年代(現代ゴスペル) | アメリカ |
| hip-hop | hip-hop | Hip-Hop | Cultural movement and musical genre featuring rapping, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti. | 1970年代初頭 | ニューヨーク・ブロンクス |
| jazz | jazz | Jazz | Musical genre characterized by improvisation and swing rhythm. | 19世紀後半〜20世紀初頭 | ニューオーリンズ |
| latin | latin | Latin | Umbrella term for music from Latin America and the Caribbean. | 様々(コロンブス以前〜20世紀) | ラテンアメリカ・カリブ海地域 |
| metal | metal | Metal | Rock subgenre characterized by heavily distorted guitars and powerful sound. | 1960年代後半〜1970年代初頭 | 英米 |
| new-age | new-age | New Age | Instrumental music designed for relaxation and meditation. | 1960〜70年代後半 | 米欧 |
| pop | pop | Pop | Popular music characterized by catchy melodies and broad commercial appeal. | 1950年代中盤以降 | 英米 |
| r-and-b | r-and-b | R&B | African American genre combining blues, jazz, and gospel elements. | 1940年代 | アメリカ |
| reggae | reggae | Reggae | Jamaican music characterized by offbeat rhythms and socially conscious lyrics. | 1960年代後半 | ジャマイカ |
| rock | rock | Rock | Guitar-driven popular music characterized by strong backbeat. | 1940年代後半〜1950年代初頭 | アメリカ |
| soul | soul | Soul | Emotionally intense music combining gospel singing techniques with R&B. | 1950年代後半〜1960年代 | アメリカ |
| world-music | world-music | World Music | Umbrella category for traditional and folk music from non-Western cultures. | 伝統的(様々)、用語は1980年代に普及 | 世界各地(非西洋文化) |
- Music genre - Wikipedia wikipedia
- List of Music Genres - Wikipedia (Japanese) wikipedia
- AllMusic Genres - Industry Standard Music Database resource
- Musicmap - Genealogy of Popular Music resource