an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period

music created by African-American musicians; early forms were songs that had a melodic line and a strong rhythmic beat with repeated choruses

traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste

genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies

genre of music written for marching

any genre of music having wide appeal (but usually only for a short time)

the appropriation of a new style (especially in popular music) by combining elements of different genres in order to appeal to a wider audience