Beat Music
Beat music, emerging in the early 1960s, blends rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop with a strong backbeat and melodic hooks. Characterized by energetic rhythms, vocal harmonies, and tightly arranged instrumentation, the genre played a key role in the British Invasion and global pop culture. While early beat bands emphasized jangly guitars and tight group dynamics, modern interpretations integrate jazz, hip-hop, and instrumental beats, creating a fusion of retro charm and contemporary groove. The genre continues to evolve, bridging classic rock structures with sample-driven and experimental sounds.
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Pop
Alternative
Hip Hop
Indie Rock
R&b
Rock
Alternative Rock
Soul
Jazz
Pop Rock
Experimental Rock
Garage Rock
Psychedelic Rock
Classic Rock
British Invasion
Related Genres
Rock
Classic Rock
Psychedelic Rock
Garage Rock
Pop
Pop Rock
British Invasion
Instrumental Hip Hop
Electronic
Experimental
Top Sub-Genres
British Invasion
Nueva Ola Peruana
Merseybeat
Freakbeat
Ye Ye
Ostrock
Spanish Invasion
Nueva Ola Chilena
Swedish Rock-and-roll
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