music and arts term 1 week 1

Art form primarily to be appreciated through sight

Visual arts

Art form where artists use their bodies, voices, or instruments to convey expression live in front of an object

Performing arts

Musicians, singers, or bands primarily from North America and Europe whose styles are rooted in Western musical traditions

Western artists

A music genre focused on a heavy, danceable groove. It relies on a prominent, rhythmic bassline and sharp, clicking rhythm guitars instead of melody.

Funky music (funk)

Any music that is created, altered, or performed using digital technology, circuitry, and electronic instru

Electronic music

A broad subset of electronic music made specifically for nightclubs, festivals, and raves. It is typically mixed by DJs and features a heavy, repetitive beat designed for dancing

Electronic dance music (EDM)

The specific selection and combination of instruments chosen to play a piece of music

Instrumentation

The unique way a singer uses their voice to deliver lyrics and emotion

Vocal style

The pulse or heartbeat of a song; the specific pattern of beats, accents, and pauses over time that gives music its groove.

Rhythm

The distinct sonic "look and feel" given to a track in the recording studio. It involves how the producer shapes the overall sound using effects, echo (reverb), volume balancing, and mixing tools.

Production style