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MUSIC GENRES

A curated Spotify playlist for every music genre — 6,296 genres, key artists and the sound that defines each one.

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[ 01 ] // FEATURED GENRES

Start
Here

The big music genres — each a curated playlist, the key artists and the BPM that defines the sound.

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Pop
100–130 BPM · USA
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Hip Hop
85–115 BPM · USA
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Rock
110–140 BPM · USA
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Electronic
Playlist
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Jazz
80–160 BPM · USA
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House
120–130 BPM · USA
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Techno
130–150 BPM · USA
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EDM
126–150 BPM · USA
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Metal
130–180 BPM · UK
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Country
95–135 BPM · USA
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R&B
80–115 BPM · USA
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Soul
85–120 BPM · USA
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Reggae
70–90 BPM · JAMAICA
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Classical
50–180 BPM · EUROPE
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Indie
Playlist
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Folk
85–120 BPM · USA/UK
[ 02 ] // THE FULL CATALOG
6,296 Genres,
A to Z
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[ 03 ] // WHAT IS A MUSIC GENRE

Types of
Music Genres

A music genre is a category that groups songs sharing a common tradition — a set of conventions in rhythm, instrumentation, tempo and cultural origin. Genres branch endlessly: a single family like House splits into deep house, tech house, acid house and dozens more.

Below are the main families. Each links into its scene and its hand-picked playlist — and from there into hundreds of related subgenres.

PopHip-HopRockElectronicDanceIndieAlternativeLatinJazzR&B / SoulCountryMetalFolkClassicalReggaeTechno
[ 04 ] // CURATED, NOT GENERATED

Real ears,
not an algorithm

Every playlist on Dropo is hand-picked by real musicians, not algorithm-generated. We listen, we pick, we keep it fresh — across all 6,296 genres. About Dropo →

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[ 06 ] // FAQ

Music Genres
FAQ

What is a music genre?
A music genre is a category that groups pieces of music sharing a common tradition or set of conventions — defined by rhythm, instrumentation, tempo, vocal style and cultural origin.
How many music genres are there?
Thousands. Dropo catalogs 6,296 distinct music genres and subgenres, from mainstream families to hyper-niche regional scenes.
What are the main types of music genres?
The big families include Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Jazz, R&B and Soul, Country, Metal, Folk, Classical, Reggae and Latin — each branching into hundreds of subgenres.
Where can I find a playlist for a genre?
Every genre on Dropo has a hand-picked Spotify playlist. Browse all genres A–Z, search by name, or pick one of the featured genres on this page.