A presentation about music genres

1. Music Genres

2. Musical genres:
- Vocal genre
- Instrumental genre
- Vocal and instrumental genre
(combined)
- Religious genre
- Profane genre
- Functional genre
- Cinematographic genre
- Theatre genre
- Advertising genre

3. This genre is created for the human voice without
accompaniment.
It is known as a cappella voices.
Ex: A choir.
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4. Instrumental genre
It applies to any music played with any instrument alone.
There are two types:
-Pure music: It applies to music composed to be played as
music. Ex: Symphony
-Descriptive music: Refers to music that represents
extra-musical contexts that are not directly related to
music. Ex: Pacific 231
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The fifth symphony of Beethoven.

5. Vocal and instrumental
(combined) genre
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This genre applies to music that requires a combination of
voices and instruments.
Ex: Rock band
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6. Religious genre
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Liturgical Music
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It is composed to be played
in religious ceremonies.
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Non-Liturgical music
It is composed for
religious purpose.
It is composed to be played in a religious context.
There are two types:
Gregorian
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7. Profane genre
Popular music:
-Folk music
Songs from anonymous sources,
ballads and local legends and history.
-Ligth music
Simple music, easy to understand.
It includes: pop music, blues, rock…
Cultured music:
Use in a cultural context. They try
to describe our complex emotional
framework and how we respond to
our feelings and moods.
It is used for entertainment or for cultural or educational
purposes.
Two types:
Sardana
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8. Functional genre
It applies to music that is played in important events.
Ex: In shows or the open of ceremonies.
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Olympic hymn

9. Cinematographic genre
Refers to the motion picture sound tracks are used to
reinforce the film´s message.
Harry Potter
Piratas del
Caribe
Soundtracks
of…
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moon and star)

10. Theatre genre
Type of music used in artistic expressions, is played in
zarzuelas, operas, musicals, ballet and dance.
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11. Advertising genre
Used for show a thing to the people, products for
example We can see it on TV or radio. To catch the
attention of potential buyers.
This is an example
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