Music Genres and Instruments

Increase cultural fluency in common music references.

synthesizer

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an electronic musical instrument that generates audio signals converted to sound

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trombone

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a brass instrument that uses a telescoping slide mechanism to change pitch

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punk rock

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genre characterized by short, fast-paced songs with raw vocals and anti-establishment lyrics

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oboe

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a woodwind instrument with a double-reed mouthpiece and a piercing, nasal tone

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bossa nova

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genre of Brazilian music derived from samba and jazz, known for its lyrical style

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banjo

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a string instrument with a circular body and a membrane, common in folk and bluegrass

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guitar

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a string instrument typically played by plucking or strumming with fingers or a plectrum

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country

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genre originating in the Southern US featuring folk lyrics and string instruments like banjos

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clarinet

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a woodwind instrument with a single-reed mouthpiece and a cylindrical tube

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heavy metal

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genre of rock music characterized by loud, distorted guitars and aggressive rhythms

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harp

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a large triangular string instrument played by plucking the strings with fingers

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flute

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a woodwind instrument that produces sound by blowing air across an opening

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hip hop

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genre characterized by rhythmic speech known as rapping and DJing

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saxophone

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a woodwind instrument with a single-reed mouthpiece and a conical brass body

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flamenco

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genre of Spanish music and dance involving guitar, singing, and handclaps

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drums

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percussion instruments played by striking a stretched membrane with sticks or hands

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piano

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a keyboard instrument that produces sound by striking strings with hammers

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reggae

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genre originating in Jamaica characterized by offbeat rhythmic accents

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trumpet

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a brass instrument played by blowing air through closed lips

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classical

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tradition of Western music including symphonies, operas, and sonatas

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cello

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a large string instrument played with a bow while seated

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violin

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a bowed string instrument commonly used in orchestras

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jazz

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genre known for improvisation and swing

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blues

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genre rooted in African American musical traditions and expressive patterns

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