Category: MUSIC GENRES
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DOWN TEMPO
Down Tempo is a subcategory of the main genre “chillout,” leaning more towards its slow-based beats and going into a more atmospheric direction. Often, with Downtempo, the groove element is emphasised more, as productions in hip-hop, dub, and deep house are often in the mix of downtempo production.
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JUNGLE
A subsection of the electronic genre that was developed in the UK rave scene, specifically during the 1990s. Originating from the genre of breakbeat and hardcore, the term of Jungle wasn’t coined till 1992 – 1993 as it was being associated with names of “jungle techno” & “hardcore jungle.” This is a result of how…
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AMBIENT
A COLD AND LOW SOUND TO THE EARS. Minimal, dark, freezing, and low are among the few terms describing the ambient music scene, often focusing on the tone and atmosphere first before musical structure and rhythm. A lot of ambient music tends to stack tones and audioable texture to create a form of passive listening.…
