A music genre is a conventional category that identifies some pieces of music as belonging to a shared tradition or set of conventions. It is to be distinguished from musical form and musical style, although in practice these terms are sometimes used interchangeably.
Music can be divided into different genres in many different ways. The artistic nature of music means that these classifications are often subjective and controversial, and some genres may overlap. As stated by wikipedia, giving a general idea of the definition of genre in the music industry.
And today we were introduced to three theorists, who express their views on genre and their definition.
David Duff- Believes that 'Genre is a recurring type or category of text, as defined by structural and thematic criteria.'
Barry Grant-States that 'all genres have sub genre's, meaning that they divided into a more specific category, suggesting that this allows audiences to identify them specifically by their familiar and what becomes recognisable characteristics.' (1995)
Steve Neale- Suggests that 'genres are instances of repetition and difference, genres are no systems, they are process of systemisation'
And today we were introduced to three theorists, who express their views on genre and their definition.
David Duff- Believes that 'Genre is a recurring type or category of text, as defined by structural and thematic criteria.'
Barry Grant-States that 'all genres have sub genre's, meaning that they divided into a more specific category, suggesting that this allows audiences to identify them specifically by their familiar and what becomes recognisable characteristics.' (1995)
Steve Neale- Suggests that 'genres are instances of repetition and difference, genres are no systems, they are process of systemisation'
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