Various styles or categories of music that are widely liked or enjoyed by a large number of people within a particular time period or culture.
Related terms
Rock and Roll: A genre originating in the United States in the 1950s that combined elements of rhythm and blues with country music, often associated with rebellion and youth culture.
Reggae: A genre originating in Jamaica in the late 1960s characterized by its distinctive rhythms and lyrics addressing social issues such as poverty and inequality.
Hip-hop: A genre originating in African American communities during the 1970s in New York City, known for its rhythmic music and expressive lyrical storytelling.