The sound of rock is traditionally centered on the amplified electric guitar, which emerged in
its modern form in the 1950s with the popularization of rock and roll, and was
influenced by the sounds of electric blues guitarists. The
sound of an electric guitar in rock music is typically supported by an electric
bass
guitar,
which pioneered in jazz music in the same era, and percussion produced from a drum kit that combines drums
and cymbals. This trio of instruments has often been complemented by the
inclusion of other instruments, particularly keyboards such as the piano, Hammond organ and synthesizers.
The basic rock instrumentation was adapted from the
basic blues band instrumentation
(prominent lead
guitar,
second chordal instrument, bass,
and drums). A group of musicians performing rock music is termed a rock band or rock group and typically
consists of between three–the power trio used in rock, metal
and punk rock–and five members. Classically, a rock band takes the form of a quartet whose members cover
one or more roles, including vocalist, lead guitarist, rhythm guitarist, bass guitarist, drummer and often that of keyboard player or other instrumentalist.
—Rock music is traditionally built on a foundation of
simple unsyncopated rhythms in a 4/4 meter, with a repetitive
snare drum back
beat
on beats two and four.
—Unlike many earlier styles of popular music, rock lyrics
have dealt with a wide range of themes in addition to romantic love: including
sex, rebellion against "The Establishment", social
concerns and life styles.
—Pop rock
The term pop has been used since the early 20th century to refer to
popular music in general, but from the mid-1950s it began to be used for a
distinct genre, aimed at a youth market, often characterized as a softer
alternative to rock and roll. An emphasis on artistic values and
"authenticity", stressed live performance and instrumental or vocal
virtuosity and was often seen as encapsulating progressive developments rather
than simply reflecting existing trends.
—Folk rock
By the 1960s, the scene that had developed out of the American folk
music revival
had grown to a major movement, utilizing traditional music and new compositions
in a traditional style, usually on acoustic instruments.
—Jazz Rock
Jazz rock emerged as a distinct subgenre out of the
blues rock, psychedelic and progressive rock scenes, mixing the power of rock
with the musical complexity and improvisational elements of jazz.
—Christian Rock – 1986
It is a form of rock music that promotes Jesus and is typically
performed by self-proclaimed Christian individuals and
bands whose members focus the lyrics on matters of Christian faith. The extent to which
their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands. Many bands who
perform Christian rock have ties to the contemporary
Christian music
labels, media outlets, and festivals, while other bands are independent.
The 90s music transition developed until the 2000s. Having
the influences of the genres from before the songs of today carries the styles
and modes of its early ancestors - so to say.
—2000s – Present
Hardcore punk typically features very fast tempos, loud
volume, and heavy bass levels, as well as a "do-it-yourself" ethic. Music database AllMusic stated "these
newer bands, termed post-hardcore, often found complex and dynamic ways of
blowing off steam that generally went outside the strict hardcore realm of
'loud fast rules'. Additionally, many of these bands' vocalists were just as
likely to deliver their lyrics with a whispered croon as they were a maniacal
yelp." Allmusic also claims that post-hardcore bands find creative ways
to build and release tension rather than "airing their dirty laundry in
short, sharp, frenetic bursts". labels, media outlets, and festivals, while other bands are independent.
The 90s music transition developed until the 2000s. Having
the influences of the genres from before the songs of today carries the styles
and modes of its early ancestors - so to say.
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