The Types of Music and Music Functions
The Types of Music – After the previous article we discussed what music is about, in the following we will discuss the types of music and the functions of music.
Here are the Types of Music
1. Pop “Popular”
Pop is a form of modern music from rock & roll, where Pop was formed in the 1950s, this type of pop music has become a very popular genre to date.
2. Rock
Rock is popular music that originates from rock & roll music in the United States, to be precise in the 1950s. This type of music gets influences from classical, jazz, blues, and others. Rock music is more to the sound of electric guitars, rock bands are usually dominated by men.
3. RnB (rhythm & blues)
RnB is a fairly popular genre that originated in African-American music right in the 1940s. Usually, an RnB band consists of 1 pianist or 2 guitarists, vocalists, bass, drums, and saxophone.
4. Country
The country is a type of music that originated in the southern US in Atlanta and Georgia in 1920. The hallmark of country music is that it mostly uses string instruments, and this type of music is synonymous with konoi. So this music is just right to be enjoyed when we travel far and start the day. A popular artist of this type of music is Taylor Swift.
5. Blues
Blues music is the initial lyrics consisting of one line repeated four times. Blues music originates from African Americans which emerged in the 19th century,
6. Electronics
Electronic is music that uses entirely electronic technology, and musical instruments such as electric guitar, telharmonium & Hammond organ.
7. Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop is a type of music that consists of rhythmic music, usually in the style of rapping and rhythmic vocals. In general, the vocalist can read song lyrics like normal reading but with a certain rhythm.
8. Reggae
Reagge is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, where the music itself was influenced by American Jazz and RnB music. The most recognizable elements of reggae music are the offbeat rhythms that come from the guitar and piano.
9.Jazz
Jazz is also a type of music that originated from African Americans in the late 19th century, this music has melodious strains. Jazz gets a big influence on West African culture.
10. Classic
Classical is a type of music that is rooted in Western musical traditions and has existed since the 11th century, Beethoven and Johann Sebastian Bach were famous classical music figures of their time.
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Music Functions
In addition to having elements, music also has several functions including the following:
1. Become a Means of Communication
It can be a means of communication, for example: if a ceremony has started, special music will sound as a signal that the ceremony will begin soon.
2. As a Greet
An example is like welcoming football players who enter the field.
3. Conveying Emotions
Music, it can also function to express emotions by both songwriters and music listeners.
4. As a Means of Entertainment
When played together, it will produce a lively sound and can be entertaining too.
5. As a Business Facility
At this time the music industry is one of the most profitable creative industries, as an example of concert ticket sales, sponsorship, and even merchandise.
6. Calm the Soul
Listening to music, if we are upset or sad, can relax and soothe the soul.
7. Increase Intelligence
Because there has been researched showing that playing music can increase intelligence.
8. Performance Accompaniment
Besides other functions, music can also be used as an accompaniment to performances or drama performances which can be adapted to the atmosphere of the scene.
9. Become an Education Facility
Music can also be used as a means of conveying the advice implied in it to educate children.
10. Become a Cultural Characteristic
With music, Indonesia has a variety of traditional music as a characteristic of its own culture.
11. Dance accompaniment
Music is also used as a dance accompaniment such as Aceh dance and others, even Pencak silat is sometimes accompanied by music according to the atmosphere.
What is meant by traditional music?
Traditional music is a music that lives in society for generations and is the hallmark of the area itself, which is maintained as a means of entertainment
What is meant by western music?
Western music is music that originates from the West but is currently growing rapidly in Indonesia.
