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Whatever genre it may be, music has been a part of society for a long time, and has thus influenced a variety of aspects of everyday life for many people. Lasting from approximately 1300 to 1600, the Renaissance Era promoted a revival of ancient Greek and Roman art, literature, and music, according to the History channel. Musical advances throughout that period influenced the genres and styles that emerged later. As the Renaissance Era concluded, the Classical Era began, and lasted from 1600 to 1900. The Classical Era included music from Baroque, Neoclassicism, and Romanticism periods. Classical music has many different characteristics, with some of it having gentler, softer notes, and other pieces being dramatic and strict. Popular composers of the era include Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, and more. Prompting the end of Romanticism in
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the early 1900s, a variety of new musical genres and styles began to emerge. According to The National Museum of American History, jazz, originating in New Orleans in the early 1900s, can be distinguished by its rhythmic notes, and was often improvised by performers. It is famous for its harmonic structures and blues-sounding tunes. In the 1920s, jazz was followed by country music, with tunes that often sounded similar to many folk songs. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, country music was most often played with string instruments, such as banjos and acoustic guitars, and the lyrics and rhythms were similar to those of ballads and folk songs. Later forms of country music also included blues and gospel rhythms. The early 1950s saw the popularization of rock as well as free jazz. Free jazz, which emerged during the early 1950s, was at its peak during the 1960s. Free jazz tunes and songs were more improvisational, and did not follow the fixed harmonic Design By Samantha Chu Writing By Nihal Karim & Taisiia Yakovenko PhotographY By Taisiia Yakovenko
structures that were prominent during the period of original jazz. According to ThoughtCo, rock music was originally influenced by popular music styles of the 1900s, which included country and blues. Rock music is best known for its use of electric guitars and drums. Later, in the 1960s and 1970s, rock exploded in popularity. Rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Pink Floyd began to emerge and gain fans, becoming influential to the popular modern music genres. Pop music is another genre that gained influence in the 1950s and continues to stay relevant now. Popular music, also known as pop, can be characterized by its catchy tunes and repetitive verses. In addition, pop music tends to be more favored amongst teenagers. Music, no matter what genre, has increased in popularity and influenced many cultural aspects. Different genres have evolved over time to include a wide and diverse range of styles and artists.