Music Genres

Rock and roll is a type of wildly popular music, usually featuring singers and electric guitars, that developed in the United States in the 1950s.

Rock & Roll

In this digital-only listening resource, students listen to a short newsclip from The Associated Press about an announcement made by US country singer Dolly Parton.

Dolly Parton Declines Nomination

Born around the year 1895 in New Orleans, this distinct style of music brought together the elements of ragtime, marching band music, and the blues.

Jazz

Students learn the history behind this popular music genre and culture. They review important vocabulary and create their own rap.

Hip-Hop & Rap

Which music genre is taking the world by storm? This lesson includes a comparison between two popular music genres, J-Pop and K-Pop. Students compare and contrast music genres, and share their own musical preferences. 

J-Pop Vs. K-Pop

In this digital-only listening resource, students listen to a challenging newsclip from The Associated Press about a new album by K-Pop band BTS. 

BTS Drops New Album

Students improve English reading and listening skills and increase vocabulary while developing a comprehensive knowledge for talking about music genres.

Rhythm & Riffs