culture   Western music
7 commonsense assertions
Concepts (7) • improvisation (1) • musical instruments (1) • rock music (1) • classical music (1) • jazz music (1) • ligature (1) • pop music (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 improvisation Western music Improvisation is common in jazz and contemporary music, limited in classical traditions, and prevalent in rock and blues performances in Western music culture. 3
2 musical instruments Western music Western music culture commonly features instruments such as piano, violin, and trumpet. 3
3 rock music Western music Rock music, a staple of Western music culture, originated in the US and UK and is characterized by its use of electric guitar and strong rhythms. 2
4 classical music Western music Classical music is a genre of music from the Western tradition that includes works by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart. 1
5 jazz music Western music Jazz music originated in African-American communities in the United States, known for improvisation and syncopation. 1
6 ligature Western music In Western music notation, a ligature symbol represents two or more notes performed as a single phrase. 1
7 pop music Western music Pop music is a type of Western music known for its simple melodies and catchy hooks. 1