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Music In The 20th Century

By ampipia2.0
  • classical music continues

    classical music continues

    Composers like Debussy and Stravinsky made new sounds. Music became more experimental.
  • Jazz Age

    Jazz Age

    Jazz was very popular in America and Europe. Louis Armstrong became a star. The radio played music in peoples homes.
  • Swing and big bands

    Swing and big bands

    Swing music spread everywhere. People danced in ballrooms. Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman were famous.
  • Blues and early rhythm and blues

    Blues and early rhythm and blues

    The blues continued. Rhythm Blues appeared in African-American culture. Frank Sinatra became a big pop star.
  • Rock and roll

    Rock and roll

    Rock and roll was born. Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Little Richard were very popular. Teenagers loved this style.
  • The Beatles and Pop rock

    The Beatles and Pop rock

    The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan changed music. Songs spoke about peace and freedom.
  • Disco and Punk

    Disco and Punk

    Disco, Punk and Hard Rock
    People danced disco in clubs. Punk bands like the Sex Pistols and The Ramones played fast and loud music. Hard rock and heavy metal grew with Queen and Led Zeppelin.
  • Pop Icons and New Sounds

    Pop Icons and New Sounds

    Pop Icons and New Sounds
    Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince became superstars. MTV showed music videos. Electronic music and hip-hop also grew.
  • Hip-Hop Grunge and Pop

    Hip-Hop Grunge and Pop

    Hip-Hop, Grunge and Pop
    Hip-hop was strong with Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. Nirvana and Pearl Jam made grunge popular. Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys dominated pop music.
  • Internet and Mixed Styles

    Internet and Mixed Styles

    Internet and Mixed Styles
    Many styles mixed: pop, rap, electronic and rock. The internet and MP3 changed how people listened to music.