This subsection introduces you to the music styles that have been documented in Wikipedia. Many styles of ethnic music from diverse geographical regions of the world are included here.
"A music genre is a term that describes the process of dividing different kinds of music into categories. Some treat the terms genre and style as the same, and state that genre should be defined as pieces of music that share a certain style or "basic musical language." Others state that genre and style are two separate terms, and that secondary characteristics such as subject matter can also differentiate between genres."
"Music can be divided into genres in many different ways. These classifications are often arbitrary and controversial, and closely related styles often overlap. Many do not believe that generic classification of musical styles is possible in any logically consistent way, and also argue that doing so sets limitations and boundaries that hinder the development of music. While no one doubts that it is possible to note similarities between musical pieces, there are often exceptions and caveats associated. Labeling musics with genres often discriminate based on race or time period. Larger genres consist of more specific subgenres."
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