Below you will find the main genres of instrumental and vocal music. For each, I will give you a short description. Let’s touch on the basic definition of each type of music a little more.
Vocal Music Genres
There are several genres of vocal music. It is worth saying that the direction itself is the oldest in the history of music development. After all, it is the main key to the transition of literature to music. That is, literary words began to be used in musical form.
Let’s examine the main genres of vocal music
Of course, these words were given the main role. Due to what such music became known as vocal music. A little later there was already instrumental music.
In vocal music, in addition to vocals, various instruments can also be used. However, in this direction, their role is relegated to the background.
Here is a list on the main genres of vocal music:
Oratorio – a very large work for soloists, orchestra or chorus. Such works usually dealt with problems of a religious nature. A little later, secular oratorios appeared.
An opera is a huge dramatic work that combines the genres of instrumental and vocal music, choreography and painting. A special role here is assigned to various solo numbers (aria, monologue and so on).
Chamber music – mentioned above.
Genres of Instrumental Music
Instrumental music are compositions that are performed without the participation of the vocalist. Hence the name instrumental. That is, it is performed only at the expense of the instruments.
The main genres of instrumental music with a list
Very often, many artists in their albums use instrumental as bonus tracks in the album. That is, they can select a few of the most popular songs and then record their versions without vocals.
Or all of the songs on an album can be selected. In that case the album is released in two versions. This is usually done to increase the value of the product and raise the price of it.
There is a list for certain genres of instrumental music:
Dance music – usually simple music for dancing
Sonata – used as a solo or duet for chamber music
Symphony – slender sound for a symphony orchestra