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Music of the United States The music of the United States reflects the countrys multi-ethnic population through a diverse array of styles. Rock and roll, blues, country, rhythm and blues, jazz, pop, techno, and hip hop are among the countrys most internationally-renowned genres. The United States has the worlds largest music industry and its music is heard around the world. Since the beginning of the 20th century, some forms of American popular music have gained a near global audience. Styles of American Music Jazz RB Rock Hip hop/ rap Pop Country music JAZZ-爵士樂 Jazz Jazz is a style of music that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions. Elements of Jazz Jazz is very hard to describe because there are now many different styles of jazz. Common instruments used in Jazz music are trumpet, piano, and saxophone Improvisation is a key element. Scat-singing is also common Rock Music Rock music is a genre of popular music that entered the mainstream in the 1960s. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, rhythm and blues, country music and also drew on folk music, jazz and classical music. The four elements of hip-hop Rapping DJ-ing Break dancing Graffiti Art Pop Music Pop music, often called simply pop, is contemporary music and a common type of popular music (distinguished from classical or art music and from folk music[1]). The term does not refer specifically to a single genre or sound, and its meaning is different depending on the time and place. Within popular music, pop music is often distinguished from other subgenres by stylistic traits such as a danceable rhythm or beat, simple melodies and a repeating structure. Pop song lyrics are often emotional, relating to love or dancing. Country Music Instruments Common instruments used in country music include the fiddle (violin), banjo, a