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Pagan Metal: A subgenre of folk metal that incorporates themes and imagery from paganism and mythology.

Pagode: A subgenre of samba that originated in Rio de Janeiro, characterized by its use of traditional Brazilian instruments.

Parody: Music that humorously imitates or exaggerates the style of another genre or artist.

Partita: A suite of dances, typically for a solo instrument or chamber ensemble.

Party: Music designed to be played at parties, often upbeat and danceable.

Philadelphia Soul: A style of soul music characterized by lush arrangements and smooth vocal harmonies, originating from Philadelphia in the 1970s.

Piano Blues: A style of blues music that features the piano as the primary instrument.

Piano Rock: A genre of rock music that prominently features the piano.

Piedmont Blues: A style of blues music characterized by a fingerpicking guitar technique, originating from the Piedmont region of the United States.

Pipe Band: A musical ensemble consisting of pipers and drummers, often associated with Scottish and Irish traditions.

Plena: A genre of Puerto Rican music and dance that originated in the early 20th century, characterized by its use of hand drums and storytelling lyrics.

Polka: A lively dance and genre of dance music originating from Central Europe, characterized by its 2/4 time signature.

Pop: A genre of popular music that is characterized by its catchy melodies and broad appeal.

Pop Punk: A genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, characterized by its fast tempos and catchy hooks.

Pop Rap: A genre that combines elements of pop music with hip-hop, characterized by its catchy melodies and rap verses.

Pop Rock: A genre that combines elements of pop music with rock music, characterized by its catchy melodies and use of guitars.

Post-Bop: A genre of jazz that emerged in the mid-1960s, incorporating elements of hard bop, modal jazz, and free jazz.

Post-Disco: A genre of dance music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, following the decline of disco.

Post-Dubstep: A genre that emerged in the late 2000s, characterized by its use of dubstep elements with experimental sounds and structures.

Post-Grunge: A genre of rock music that emerged in the mid-1990s, characterized by its use of grunge elements with a more radio-friendly sound.

Post-Hardcore: A genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by its use of hardcore punk elements with a more experimental approach.

Post-Metal: A genre of heavy metal music that incorporates elements of post-rock and shoegaze, characterized by its use of atmosphere and texture.

Post-Punk: A genre of rock music that emerged in the late 1970s, characterized by its use of punk elements with a more experimental approach.

Post-Rock: A genre of rock music that emerged in the 1990s, characterized by its use of rock instrumentation with an emphasis on atmosphere and texture.

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Qawwali: A form of Sufi devotional music originating from the Indian subcontinent, characterized by its powerful vocal delivery and spiritual lyrics.

Quebecois Traditional: Traditional folk music from the Quebec region of Canada, often featuring fiddles and foot-tapping rhythms.

Quiet Storm: A subgenre of R&B and soul music characterized by its smooth, mellow sound and romantic themes.

Quintet: A musical ensemble consisting of five musicians.

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Ragga: A subgenre of dancehall and reggae music, characterized by electronic instrumentation and a strong bassline.

Ragtime: A musical style that enjoyed its peak popularity between 1895 and 1919, characterized by its syncopated or "ragged" rhythm.

Rai: A form of Algerian folk music that dates back to the 1920s, characterized by its use of modern instruments and socially progressive lyrics.

Ranchera: A genre of traditional Mexican music that dates back to before the Mexican Revolution, characterized by its use of mariachi ensembles.

Rap: A genre of music characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech, often with a backing beat.

Rap Metal: A fusion of rap music and heavy metal.

Rap Rock: A fusion of rap and rock music.

Rave: A genre of electronic dance music associated with rave parties, characterized by fast tempos and repetitive beats.

Reggae: A genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, characterized by its offbeat rhythms and socially conscious lyrics.

Reggaeton: A genre of music that originated in Puerto Rico during the late 1990s, characterized by its fusion of Latin rhythms and reggae influences.

Requiem: A musical composition setting parts of a requiem mass, or of a similar character.

Rhapsody: A musical composition of irregular form having an improvisatory character.

Rhythm and Blues (R&B): A genre of popular music that originated in African American communities in the 1940s, characterized by a soulful vocal style and strong backbeat.

Rock: A broad genre of popular music that originated as "rock and roll" in the United States in the early 1950s, characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often featuring electric guitars.

Rock and Roll: A genre of popular music that originated in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s, combining elements of rhythm and blues, jazz, and country music.

Rock Opera: A work of rock music that presents a storyline told over multiple parts, songs, or sections in the manner of opera.

Rockabilly: One of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating back to the early 1950s, characterized by a blend of country and rhythm and blues.

Rocksteady: A genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1960s, characterized by a slower tempo than ska and often featuring a prominent bass line.

Romantic: Music that emphasizes expressive, emotive qualities, often associated with the Romantic era of classical music from the late 18th to early 19th centuries.

Roots Reggae: A subgenre of reggae that focuses on the traditional aspects of reggae music, often with spiritual or social themes.

Roots Rock: A genre that combines elements of rock and roll with traditional folk and country music.

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Salsa: A popular dance music genre that originated in the Caribbean, characterized by vibrant rhythms and energetic dance moves.

Samba: A lively Brazilian dance and music genre that combines African rhythms with Portuguese melodies.

Samba Rock: A fusion genre that blends samba rhythms with rock music elements.

Satire: Music that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or comment on social and political issues.

Scandinavian Metal: A subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in Scandinavia, often characterized by its dark and atmospheric sound.

Schlager: A style of European popular music that features catchy melodies and simple, sentimental lyrics.

Schoenberg: Music influenced by the techniques and style of composer Arnold Schoenberg, often atonal and complex.

Score: Music composed specifically to accompany a film, enhancing the emotional and narrative aspects of the story.

Screamo: A subgenre of emo and hardcore punk characterized by intense, screamed vocals.

Sea Shanties: Traditional work songs sung by sailors, characterized by their rhythmic and repetitive structure.

Sega: A genre of music from Mauritius, characterized by its rhythmic patterns and use of traditional instruments.

Semba: A traditional music genre from Angola, often considered the precursor to samba.

Sensitive: Music that evokes deep emotions and introspection, often characterized by its gentle and tender sound.

Sephardic: Music of the Sephardic Jews, characterized by its use of traditional instruments and melodies.

Serialism: A method of composition that uses a series of values to manipulate different musical elements, often associated with Schoenberg.

Shamisen: Traditional Japanese music featuring the shamisen, a three-stringed instrument.

Shoegaze: A subgenre of indie rock characterized by its use of reverb and feedback, creating a "wall of sound" effect.

Sideshow: Music that evokes the atmosphere of a carnival or sideshow, often whimsical and playful.

Sighing: Music that conveys a sense of longing or melancholy, often characterized by its soft and expressive sound.

Singer-Songwriter: A genre that emphasizes the personal and confessional songwriting of the artist, often performed solo with acoustic instruments.

Ska: A genre of Jamaican music that originated in the late 1950s, characterized by a walking bass line and offbeat rhythms.

Ska Punk: A fusion of ska and punk rock, characterized by its fast tempos and use of brass instruments.

Skate Punk: A subgenre of punk rock associated with the skateboarding culture, characterized by its fast tempos and energetic sound.

Skate Rock: A genre of rock music associated with the skateboarding culture, often featuring fast tempos and rebellious themes.

Skiffle: A genre of folk music with jazz, blues, and country influences, often performed with improvised instruments.

Slow Core: A subgenre of indie rock characterized by its slow tempos and minimalist arrangements.

Slow Motion: Music that creates the sensation of moving slowly, often characterized by its deliberate tempo and dreamy atmosphere.

Sludge Metal: A subgenre of heavy metal that combines elements of doom metal and hardcore punk, characterized by its slow tempos and heavy sound.

Smooth Jazz: A subgenre of jazz characterized by its relaxed, mellow sound and often featuring saxophone or guitar melodies.

Snap: A subgenre of hip-hop characterized by its simple beats and catchy, repetitive hooks.

Soca: A genre of Caribbean music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago, characterized by its uptempo beats and festive lyrics.

Soft Rock: A subgenre of rock music that features a more mellow and smooth sound, often with acoustic instruments.

Sonata: A classical music composition typically consisting of multiple movements, often for solo piano or a solo instrument with piano accompaniment.

Songhai: Traditional music of the Songhai people of West Africa, characterized by its use of traditional instruments and rhythms.

Sonic Texture: The overall quality of sound in a piece of music, often characterized by its use of timbre, harmony, and rhythm.

Soul: A genre of music that originated in the African American community in the 1950s, characterized by its emotional vocal delivery and gospel influences.

Soul Jazz: A subgenre of jazz that incorporates elements of soul music and gospel, often featuring organ and saxophone.

Sound Art: An art form that focuses on the use of sound as a medium, often involving experimental and avant-garde techniques.

Sound Collage: A musical composition created by assembling various sound recordings, often from different sources.

Soundtrack: Music composed specifically to accompany a film, enhancing the emotional and narrative aspects of the story.

Southern Gospel: A genre of Christian music that originated in the southern United States, characterized by its use of quartet singing and gospel harmonies.

Southern Rock: A genre of rock music that originated in the southern United States, characterized by its use of blues, country, and rock influences.

Space Disco: A subgenre of disco music that incorporates futuristic and space-themed elements.

Space Rock: A genre of rock music that incorporates space-themed lyrics and sounds, often with extended instrumental passages and electronic effects.

Spaghetti Western: A genre of film music associated with Western films made in Italy, characterized by its use of orchestral and folk elements.

Spanish Folk: Traditional music from Spain, often featuring acoustic guitars and flamenco influences.

Spectralism: A compositional technique that focuses on the analysis and manipulation of sound spectra, often using electronic instruments.

Speed Metal: A subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its fast tempos and aggressive guitar riffs.

Spiritual: Music that conveys a sense of spirituality or religious devotion, often characterized by its uplifting and inspirational qualities.

Spoken Word: A genre that focuses on the spoken performance of poetry, stories, or other literary works, often with musical accompaniment.

Staccato: A musical articulation that involves playing notes in a short, detached manner.

Stadium Rock: A genre of rock music designed for large