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History of Rock Music

History of Rock Music

March 29, 2010 · by Big History · in Music

‘Rock’ a genre of popular music, entered the mainstream in the 1950s. It traces its origins in 1940s and 1950s rhythm and blues, rock and roll, country music and also influenced folk music, jazz and classical music. The rock often…

History of Violin

History of Violin

March 26, 2010 · by Big History · in Music

Violin is a stringed instrument having four stringed wires usually tuned in perfect fifths. It is a highest-pitched member of string instruments’ family, also including viola and cello. The latest European  violin developed from different the best beginner violin with…

A Brief History of Guitar

A Brief History of Guitar

January 9, 2010 · by Big History · in Music

A guitar is a musical instrument composed of strings and wooden frame. The origin of guitar comes from Spain and it is believed to have been invented by Malaga people. The early guitars were very small strung with four pair…

History of Bossa Nova

History of Bossa Nova

December 24, 2009 · by Big History · in Music

The Bossa Nova is a Brazilian style of music that is closely related to Jazz and is known for its off key interpretations where the melody is often sung at a higher range than the instrument. The Bossa Nova is known for its swaying motion rather…

A Short History of Rap Music

A Short History of Rap Music

December 24, 2009 · by Big History · in Music

Rap music is a style of poetic rhyming set to a heavy beat often including a chorus sung by another performer in the style of traditional pop, rhythm and blues. Rap music is primarily an American medium of music but in recent years…

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