Activity 4

LESSON 2-A: The Nature of Music (Genre and Medium of Music)
Self check:
1. What are the genres that you are very much familiar with? explain
2. What music genres that influenced you since then?
3. List down at least 5 genres of music that you are not familiar based on the game
and/or the picture shown at the introduction.
PRESENTATION
GENRE OF MUSIC
A music genre is a conventional category that identifies some pieces of music
as belonging to a shared tradition or set of conventions. Music can be divided into
different genres in many different ways. The artistic nature of music means that these
classifications are often subjective and controversial, and some genres may overlap.
1. Electronic Dance Music:
Generally referred as EDM, this form of music is produced by DJs who add
dozens of tones to a piece to create unique music. You can hear them in clubs or
even live, depending upon your accessibility for the same. In the early twenties,
electronic dance music was known in the form
of Jamaican dub music, the electronic music of
Kraftwerk, the disco music of Giorgio Moroder,
the Yellow Magic Orchestra and many more.
2. Rock Music:
Originated as “Rock & Roll” in the
United States, Rock music has been

rocking the world since the 1950s. It is a
form of music that started actually around
string instruments, but now uses other
modern instruments too making it a little
difficult to give it an accurate definition. Its
loud and strong beats make it popular among the youths. Some of the rock stars who
have popularized the culture include Little Richard, Bill Haley and Chuck Berry while
rock bands like Pink Floyd, The Doors, Metallica,
Nirvana and Megadeth are the modern bands who
have taken the culture by storm.
3. Jazz:
Identified with swing and blue notes, Jazz
has its roots both in the West African and
European culture. It is said that Jazz is “One of
America’s original art forms” and boasts a unique
combination of creativity, coactions and
interactivity. Originating in the late 19th to early
20th century, Jazz has also played an important
role in introducing the world to a number of
women performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln and Ethel Waters.
4. Dubstep:
The use of instruments attracting music lovers for its bass and rhythm, this falls
in the electronic music genre. People
consider it to be a darker form of music, but
since its birth in the late 1990s, this genre
has successfully made its place in the
industry.
5. Rhythm and Blues:

Vocalists like Rihanna, Mariah Carey,
Beyoncé, Usher and the legendary Michael
Jackson have all made it huge in the music
industry with their love for this form of music.
Originated in the 1940s, this African-

American music is a combination of hip
hop, funk, dance, pop and soul focusing
on themes like relationships, sex and
freedom.
6. Techno:
You may have listened to a number of
techno music while clubbing, but it is Detroit

techno that is considered to be the
foundation of this form of music. Unlike the
days of its emergence, the use of
technology today has greatly enhanced the
quality of techno style music and
popularizing it among people day by day.
7. Country Music: Another popular genre of
American music which originated in the 1920s,
Country music has its roots from American folk
and western music. It is formed using simple
forms of instruments ranging from electric and
steel guitars to drums and mandolin or mouth
organ. Some very popular country music
singers include Shania Twain, Johnny Cash
Taylor Swift and Kenny Rogers.
8. Electro:
A perfect blend of hip hop and electronic
music, electro or electro-funk uses drum
machine, vocoder and talkbox helping it to distinguish itself from another similar form of
music, Disco. Notable artists who have
been into this form of music include
Arthur Baker, Freeez, Man Parrish and
Midnight Star.
9. Indie Rock:
Falling in the genre of alternative
rock music, Indie Rock originated in the
1980s and has gradually changed the music

industry. After a decade, it also gave birth to a
couple of sun-genres in related styles such as
math rock, emo, noise pop, post rock and lo-
fi.
10. Pop Music:
“Pop” is a term derived from “Popular”
and thus Pop Music is known to be a genre of popular music. With its roots in the rock &
roll style, this form can include any form of music ranging from urban and dance to rock,
country and Latin. Instruments highly used
are electric guitars, synthesizer drums as well
as bass and one can listen to this form of
music by listening to songs by Britney Spears,
Madonna, Beyonce Lady Gaga and of course
the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson.
Source: https://medium.com/giglue/top-10-genres-of-
music-industry-7f19cdb177cb
MEDIUM OF MUSIC
Click the link and watch this video clip
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrqX-MllfTA
Activity 4.1
1. Identify a famous composition on the genres presented and complete the
information given at the table
GENRE OF FAMOUS YEAR

ARTIST COUNTRY
MUSIC COMPOSITION PUBLISHED
Electronic
Dance Music
Rock
Jazz
Techno
Dubstep
Rhythm &
Blues
Country Music
Electro
Indie Rock
Pop Music
Activity 4.2
1. Make a Venn Diagram on the Medium of Music
Instrumental Vocal
Medium Instrument
2. Choose at least 3 genres of music and composition on that particular genre then
assess or evaluate based on your perception on the impact of the community
and to yourself.
Rubrics:
Content (Composition/Coherence) – 30 points
Comprehension - 20 points
Total - 50 points
Activity 4.3
Reflective journal:
If you are going to compose a piece of music, what particular genre would it be
and why? Justify your answer

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LESSON 2-A: The Nature of Music (Genre and Medium of Music)

United States, Rock music has been

5. Rhythm and Blues:

Originated in the 1940s, this African-

techno music while clubbing, but it is Detroit

1980s and has gradually changed the music

GENRE OF FAMOUS YEAR

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