Genres

The genre pop is a very popular style of music that is listened to by many. The name pop stems from the word popular so it makes sense that many users listen to it. One factor that helps determine if a song falls into the pop genre is if the artist uses repeating choruses. The length of a song is also a determining factor, most pop songs fall into the three to four minute range. Some popular artists in this genre are Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Shawn Mendes. While some older yet still popular artists that also fit into this genre are The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Madonna, and Frank Sinatra.

Country music is liked by some, but also disliked by many. The genre is stemmed from other genres like the blues and old timely music. One key characteristic of the country genre is the use of guitars. Banjos, electric, acoustic, and steel guitars are widely used and heard throughout the country genre. Some popular artists in this genre are Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and Luke Combs. While some older yet still popular artists that also fit into this genre are Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, and Reba McEntire.

Contemporary R&B is a less known genre of music because of many not knowing what categories fall into it. R&B music consists of a combination of rhythm and blues while also including aspects of other popular genres. An identifying factor of the genre is vocal arrangement that is being used. Some popular artists in this genre are John Legend, Mariah Carey, The Weeknd, and Frank Ocean. While some older yet still popular artists that also fit into this genre are Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Destiny's Child, and Marvin Gaye.