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List of music genres
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This large list has been split into four sub pages:
- List of genres of music: A-F
- List of genres of music: G-M
- List of genres of music: N-R
- List of genres of music: S-Z
Music can be divided into genres in many different ways. These classifications are often arbitrary and controversial, and closely related styles often overlap. Many do not believe that generic classification of musical styles is possible in any logically consistent way, and also argue that doing so sets limitations and boundaries that hinder the development of music. While no one doubts that it is possible to note similarities between musical pieces, there are often exceptions and caveats associated. Many genres can be subdivided into narrower, more specific subgenres.
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Lists of music genres
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| Music genres : A-F · G-M · N-R · S-Z · Cultural and regional · Musical Attributes of the Genres |
| Art Music · Blues · Country · Electronic · Folk · Heavy metal · Hip hop · Industrial · Jazz · Popular music · Reggae · Rock |