Hardcore Punk (hárdkɔ́r pə́ŋk) is sometimes referred to as just punk, but has a much harder and faster sound than the original punk. Unlike other forms of music that focus more on the melody, Hardcore Punk emphasizes the rhythm in the music. Often featuring screams, chants, and even spoken poetry, Hardcore Punk is a unique […]

High Classical (háy klǽsɪkəl) is a term that describes a period of European music between the late 18th century and the early-mid-19th century. These pieces of music are typically operas and symphonies, written by famous composers such as Mozart and Bach. This music is emotionally restrained, compared to the previous musical periods such as the […]

Impressionist (ɪ̀mprɛ́šənəst) music was a part of the artistic impressionist movement, which occurred in art and literature as well as music from the end of the 19th century through the start of the 20th century. All forms of impressionism emphasized suggesting a scene, evoking a feeling or creating an atmosphere rather than depicting a scene […]

Indie Rock generally refers to rock music produced and distributed by an independent label as opposed to a major record label. Indie stands for independent. Indie music of all genres became popular with the rise of independent college radio stations and internet music distribution. The term “independent” or “indie” can also describe musicians that started […]

The Medieval (mədívəl) period of music started around the fall of of the Roman empire (1000 A.D.) and extended until around the late 1500s. This style of music is defined by the use of voices. The most famous style of music that came from this era of music is called the Gregorian Chant. Not all […]

Minimalism (mɪnəməlɪzəm) refers to a style of music that emphasizes economy of sounds. Minimalist music generally does not follow the typical organization of songs and pieces into verse, chorus and bridge sections but instead flows through various harmonic patterns throughout a song and is often repetitive. This style of music can also have more periods […]

Modern Composition (mádərn kàmpəzɪ́šən) refers to contemporary music composed for orchestra or for strings, brass or piano. These types of compositions are often played in churches, halls and other large spaces that help the musicians to create a resonant sound. The style is contemporary fused with classical, and it may overlap genres and fit into […]

New Wave (nú wév) is a style of music that began to rise in popularity in the late 70s. It rose to its highest popularity in the eighties, when the style became a theme for a generation of music lovers. Once considered punk, the style eventually gained its own identity. This style of music relies […]

Opera (Ah-puh-rah) is both a genre of music and a form all its own, combining bold music and theater and devoted to storytelling of a grand nature. Spectacular and bold melodramatic plots and characters are a vital component of the operatic form. The intent in opera music is to tell a story in a big […]