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.

Music Genres 2

I have decided to focus more on Typical Music Genres that Teenagers like myself are more likely to be interested in , for example Rock and Boy band Music would be far more popular amongst teenagers than classical music.


As a group I think that we should concentrate on making our Music Video appeal to the Teenage majority. As we are teenagers oursleves we have a first hand experience knowing what Teenageers like and what they dont like. We have the benefit of understanding their needs and interests and we should use this as an advantag in order to appeal to the Teenage Market.

Music Genres

MUSIC GENRES

"A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other types of music."


Before the production of our Music Video , my group and I will have to decide on what type of Genre of music we would look like to do a Music Video for.

It is understandable that there is a possiblilty that members of the groups preference of music will differ from others and we will have to discuss on what genre of music we are all comfortable with doing.

Before making a decision I will carry out some research to deepen my understanding on Different types of Music Genres and become aware of Artists from each Genre.