"Christian-y"
Mainstream —
Secular bands whose lyrics reflect a biblical worldview.
Modern
Rock—
adds other musical influences (heavy, rap, pop) and explores more diverse lyrical
topics than pop rock.
(Examples: Radiohead, No Doubt, Weezer)
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Random
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Music that doesn't fit into the other categories.
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Worship
—
music intended to focus the
listener on glorifying God.
Pop
Punk—
loud, fast, and bratty
electric-guitar-driven music with tight
harmony vocals.
(Examples: Blink 182, Green Day)
Urban
—
sultry, tight-harmony vocals
over a heavy dance or bass beat.
(Examples: Destiny’s Child, J.Lo)
Pop
—
shiny, happy, danceable music about love.
(Examples: Britney Spears, ‘NSync)
Pop
Rock—
standard guitar (electric or
acoustic), drum, and bass with easily understood vocals and lyrics.
(Examples: Matchbox Twenty, Dido)
Rap
Metal—
heavy music with the lyrics rapped rather than sung.
(Examples: Limp Bizkit, Rage Against the Machine)
Heavy
—
dark, heavy, and pounding music that often includes screaming or hard-to-understand
vocals or lyrics.
(Examples: Staind, Tool)
Electronic
—
music based on synthesizers and electronic dance beats.
(Example: Depeche Mode, Fat Boy Slim)
Rap—
rhythmic speaking over heavy bass beats.
(Examples: Eminem, Dr. Dre)
