What's the Sound of your Beat?

By Samantha Naismith

Many people listen to music everywhere, consisted of many different styles and instruments. For instance, there is rap, pop, dubstep, classical, etc…. But what music genre is most listened to?

Many people listen to music everywhere, consisted of many different styles and instruments. For instance, there is rap, pop, dubstep, classical, etc…. But what music genre is most listened to?

The radio is a big source of music that plays many songs and most often it’s the music that is listened to the most. That music played the most is hip-hop. As on the radio, they play a song many times as it's considered as most popular. Playing a song over and over again causes songs to get stuck inside your head sometimes. Annie Chang said, “To get songs out of my head, I sing them and replay them over and over until it goes away.”

Lots of people listen to music for a different reason. Annie said, “Music keeps me motivated, relaxes me when I get emotional and it’s very relatable”. She also mentioned that it helped her make better relationships with new people by talking about music. But people may also listen to music just for fun in general.

Music has changed a lot over time as there has been new styles and new instruments. Justin Pascua said, “The music has gotten a bit faster and more interesting”. Other people may think differently.

“Today's music is not as good as it was back then but there are times that I hear something new which pleases me,” said Cynthia Ramirez. For example in the 1720- 1820, Classical music was really popular. And in the 80’s and 70’s funky music was really popular. But know the music is now more techno and electronic.

Sometimes you would think that your favorite type of music is the most popular but it’s not always the case. Justin Pascua said, “I don't really like rap, but I think it's the most popular music right now”. So over time there will be a new genre of music that is most popular.

Music is also used as something that helps with homework because they say that it helps keep your attention on your work., but music is also seen as a distraction at times. Cynthia Ramirez said, “there are times when I can listen to music when I do homework. But other times it can get distracting”.  But, Justin Pascua says “It helps when it’s the right music. For example, pop or Eurobeat music.”

Annie Chang says, ”I like rap because I can relate to the lyrics, it is meaningful to me, the beat sounds cool, and the songs are catchy.” Other, people may not have a favorite because they can’t decide what they like the most or plainly don’t like music.

Music styles that are listen to the most are hip-hop or pop, but it’s not always the most popular music, it changes over time. However a lot of people like other music, so this music wouldn't be considered the best. Because everyone has there own opinion and personality that reflects what they love.

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