Genre Rock

Rock

Genre Rock is a genre of popular music which emerged generally in the mid 50s. Its roots come from rhythm and blues, country music from the 40's and 50's as well as a variety of other influences. Furthermore, rock music also took on a variety of other musical styles, including folk music (folk music), jazz and classical music.

Distinctive sound of rock often revolves around the electric guitar or acoustic guitar, and use a very subtle back beat in the rhythm section with bass guitar and drums, and keyboards like organ, piano or since the '70s, synthesizer. Besides the guitar or keyboards, saxophone and blues-style harmonica are sometimes used as a solo instrument. In its pure form, rock music "has three chords, bakcbeat consistent and striking and interesting melody".

In the late 60s and early 70s, musk rock evolved into several types. Mixed with folk music (folk music in America) to folk rock, with blues to blues-rock and with jazz, to jazz-rock fusion. In the 70s, rock combines influences from soul, funk, and latin music. Also in the 70s, rock evolved into various subgenres (sub-categories) such as soft rock, glam rock, heavy metal, hard rock, progressive rock, and punk rock. Sub categories of rock that stuck in the 80s, including New Wave, hardcore punk and alternative rock. In the 90s there were grunge, Britpop, indie rock, and nu metal.

Examples of the use Genre Rock Band: My Chemical Romance

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