Sub Genre

A sub-genre is a category that is a subdivision of a larger genre.

The Rock Music Genre for example multiple sub-genres such as

Pop Rock , Glam Rock, Rap Rock , Acid Rock ,Country Rock and Death Rock

and the list continues into up to a hundred different types of Rock sub genres.

Barry Keith Grant (1995) -

Within genres there are sub-genres which allows music to have the same basic elements, but different components. Genres are divided up into more specific categories that allow audiences to identify them specifically by their familiar and what become recognisable characteristics.

Steve Neale (1995) -

"Genres are not 'systems', they are processes of systematization" i.e. they are dynamic and evolve over time.

All genres will have similar mise-en-scene which helps us identify what genre the song is allocated to.

Jason Mittell (2001) -

Genres are cultural categories that surpass the boundaries of media texts and operate within the industry, audience and cultural practices as well.

Industries use genre to sell products to audiences. Media producers use familiar codes and conventions of that genre to create a music video.