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=== Drum and Bass === | === Drum and Bass === | ||
Drum and Bass (also commonly referred to as Drum n' Bass or DnB) is a genre of electronic music. It generally utilizes a break as part of its beat structure. This is sometimes referred to as "broken beat". There are multiple breaks that can be found in the genre, though the most well known break is known as the "amen break". A typical tempo for Drum and Bass usually hovers around 140 - 160BPM. You can get a general idea via the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum_and_bass Wikipedia page] | Drum and Bass (also commonly referred to as Drum n' Bass or DnB) is a genre of electronic music. It generally utilizes a break as part of its beat structure. This is sometimes referred to as "broken beat". There are multiple breaks that can be found in the genre, though the most well known break is known as the "amen break". A typical tempo for Drum and Bass usually hovers around 140 - 160BPM. You can get a general idea via the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum_and_bass Wikipedia page]. | ||
==== Discovery and Exploration ==== | ==== Discovery and Exploration ==== | ||
For many fans of Drum and Bass, one method of discovering new music is through word of mouth. Two other common methods is by exploring different labels and podcast shows. An example of this is the [[Random Movement Podcast]]. | For many fans of Drum and Bass, one method of discovering new music is through word of mouth. Two other common methods is by exploring different labels and podcast shows. An example of this is the [[Random Movement Podcast]]. Alternatively, you can check out a list of various [[:category:Drum and Bass Labels|Drum and Bass Labels]] as well. | ||
=== Trance === | === Trance === | ||
Revision as of 00:25, 22 November 2020
Welcome to the main music genre's page. Below is a list of main genre's that are known to us as well as information on how to better explore the genre in question.
Electronica
Electronica is an umbrella term that includes a number of music genre's. It is generally music that involves the use of synthesizers and drum machines. Some refer to this as EDM (Electronic Dance Music), though electronica is a much more generally accepted term.
Drum and Bass
Drum and Bass (also commonly referred to as Drum n' Bass or DnB) is a genre of electronic music. It generally utilizes a break as part of its beat structure. This is sometimes referred to as "broken beat". There are multiple breaks that can be found in the genre, though the most well known break is known as the "amen break". A typical tempo for Drum and Bass usually hovers around 140 - 160BPM. You can get a general idea via the Wikipedia page.
Discovery and Exploration
For many fans of Drum and Bass, one method of discovering new music is through word of mouth. Two other common methods is by exploring different labels and podcast shows. An example of this is the Random Movement Podcast. Alternatively, you can check out a list of various Drum and Bass Labels as well.
Trance
Trance is a genre of electronic music that typically employs a "4 to the floor" beat structure. It generally ranges from 110 BPM to 150 BPM (Beats Per Minute). You can get a general idea via the WikiPedia page.
Discovery and Exploration
For many fans of Trance, the best way to discover new music is through various radio shows and podcasts. You can check out a list of various Trance Shows. Alternatively, you can browse the list of known Trance Labels as well.