Music Genres
Music Genres is a structured music dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Genre, Origin Era, Birthplace. Community voting appears as a separate signal beside eligible rows and does not replace the source values.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 5 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Mar 6, 2026
Included fields: Genre, Origin Era, Birthplace, Defining Artists, Known For.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Origin Era groups
- 12 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
- Birthplace groups
- 12 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Genre, Origin Era, and Birthplace across music entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Genre↕ | Origin Era↕ | Birthplace↕ | Defining Artists↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hip-Hop / Rap | 1970s | Bronx, New York | Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem | Dominant global genre, lyricism, beats, culture (graffiti, DJing, breakdancing) |
Rock | 1950s | USA/UK | The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Nirvana, Pink Floyd | Electric guitars, rebellion, stadium anthems, changed music forever |
Pop | 1950s | USA/UK | Michael Jackson, Madonna, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, The Weeknd | Mainstream appeal, catchy hooks, polished production, defines each era |
Jazz | 1900s | New Orleans, USA | Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington | Improvisation, complex harmonies, America's art form, smoky clubs, intellectual depth |
Electronic / EDM | 1970s-80s | Germany/USA/UK | Daft Punk, Tiësto, Avicii, Deadmau5, Skrillex | Synthesizers, drops, festivals (Tomorrowland, Ultra), club culture |
R&B / Soul | 1940s | USA | Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston, Frank Ocean, SZA | Vocal power, emotional depth, rhythm and blues fusion, smooth grooves |
Country | 1920s | Southern USA | Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton | Storytelling, acoustic guitars, Nashville, trucks and heartbreak, line dancing |
Classical | 1750s (broadly 1000+ years) | Europe | Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Chopin, Tchaikovsky | Orchestral masterpieces, timeless compositions, symphonies, formal concert halls |
Reggae | 1960s | Jamaica | Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear | Offbeat rhythm, Rastafarian culture, one love, dub influence, laid-back vibes |
Metal | 1960s-70s | UK/USA | Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Pantera | Heavy riffs, extreme vocals, headbanging, mosh pits, subgenre rabbit hole |
Blues | 1860s-1900s | Mississippi Delta, USA | Robert Johnson, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf | Root of rock and jazz, 12-bar progression, call and response, raw emotion |
Punk | 1970s | USA/UK | Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Clash, Green Day, Bad Religion | DIY ethos, short fast songs, anti-establishment, 3 chords and the truth |
K-Pop | 1990s | South Korea | BTS, BLACKPINK, EXO, TWICE, Stray Kids | Synchronized choreography, polished production, intense fandoms, global domination |
Latin (Reggaeton/Latin Pop) | 1990s | Puerto Rico/Latin America | Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, Shakira, J Balvin, Rosalía | Dembow riddim, bilingual hits, Despacito effect, global chart dominance |
Folk / Indie Folk | 1940s-2000s | USA/UK | Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, Mumford & Sons | Acoustic storytelling, authenticity, protest songs, coffeehouse vibes |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Music Genres organized?
The table starts in the source data's order. Community voting is enabled as a separate approval signal beside eligible rows; votes do not replace the source values.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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