Music genres

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Across
  1. 1. A genre designed for dancing and club environments, featuring infectious beats, electronic sounds, and energetic rhythms that encourage movement and enjoyment.
  2. 3. A genre known for its improvisation, complex harmonies, and syncopated rhythms, with styles ranging from traditional and swing to bebop and fusion.
  3. 6. A genre primarily composed using electronic instruments and technology, known for its synthesized sounds, repetitive beats, and diverse subgenres like techno, house, and trance.
  4. 8. An upbeat and commercially appealing genre characterized by catchy melodies, easy-to-understand lyrics, and a focus on popular culture.
  5. 10. Short for Rhythm and Blues, an urban music genre featuring soulful vocals, rhythmic grooves, and a blend of elements from gospel, jazz, and blues.
  6. 14. A genre rooted in American folk traditions, often characterized by acoustic instruments like guitars and fiddles, storytelling lyrics, and a distinct country twang.
  7. 15. A genre driven by tight rhythmic grooves, syncopated bass lines, and brass instrumentation, known for its danceability and infectious energy.
Down
  1. 2. A genre rooted in Western classical traditions, featuring orchestral arrangements, complex compositions, and a focus on instrumental performances.
  2. 4. A genre known for its amplified guitars, energetic rhythms, and expressive vocals, encompassing various subgenres like classic rock, alternative, and hard rock.
  3. 5. A genre originating from African American communities, featuring rhythmic beats, rap vocals, and lyrics that often reflect social issues and personal experiences.
  4. 7. A genre originating from Jamaica, characterized by a laid-back rhythm, prominent bass lines, off-beat guitar chords, and lyrics often focusing on social and political issues.
  5. 9. A fusion of pop and rock elements, featuring catchy hooks, guitar-driven melodies, and a balance between upbeat pop sensibilities and rock instrumentation.
  6. 11. A genre rooted in African American musical traditions, characterized by its expressive vocals, soulful melodies, and a call-and-response style of singing.
  7. 12. A genre known for its heavy guitar riffs, aggressive vocals, and intense, often dark themes, encompassing subgenres like heavy metal, thrash metal, and progressive metal.
  8. 13. A genre influenced by gospel and R&B, characterized by passionate and emotive vocals, smooth melodies, and heartfelt lyrics often exploring themes of love and relationships.