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Bhangra

Bhangra is a lively, rhythmic form of dance music that originated in the state of Punjab in India and in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is the traditional folk dance music of the rural communities, especially the Sikhs of Indian Punjab, and has played an important role in Indian Punjabi life and society. It also forms the basis of a type of pop music enjoyed by young men and women of Asian descent living in the United Kingdom (UK). In this form, it has become popular in other countries,… More »

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Aleatory music

Aleatory, AY lee uh tawr ee, music, is a type of music in which the specific shape of a... More >>

Bebop

Bebop is a style of jazz music that originated during the 1940's. At that time, a number of young... More >>

Bell ringing

Bell ringing is a highly developed art in the United Kingdom. Ringers ring the heavy bells in... More >>

Bhangra

Bhangra is a lively, rhythmic form of dance music that originated in the state of Punjab in India... More >>

Blues

Blues are a kind of music that developed in America from the various musical expressions of... More >>

Calypso

Calypso, kuh LIHP soh, is a type of music that originated on the island of Trinidad, in the... More >>

Classical music

Classical music is music composed chiefly for concerts, opera, ballet, and religious services. It... More >>

Country music

Country music is a type of American popular music that developed in the Southern United States... More >>

Electronic music

Electronic music is a kind of music in which sounds are produced electronically. Composers use... More >>

Folk music

Folk music consists of a people's traditional songs and melodies. Folk songs deal with almost... More >>

Popular music

Popular music is music created as a commercial product. It is usually distinguished from... More >>

Ragtime

Ragtime is a type of rhythmic music that was highly popular in the United States around 1895 to... More >>

Rap music

Rap music is a form of popular music that is generally spoken or chanted at a fast pace rather... More >>

Reggae

Reggae, REHG ay or RAY gay, is a type of popular music that developed in Jamaica in the 1960's.... More >>

Steel band

Steel band is a group of musicians who play a distinctive form of West Indian dance music on... More >>


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