Ambient music is a genre of music that creates a relaxing and atmospheric mood, often without the use of traditional musical instruments. It can be used for meditation, relaxation, or simply as a background to everyday activities. Some popular examples of ambient music include:
* Brian Eno: "Music for Airports" (1978)
* Philip Glass: "Glassworks" (1982)
* Erik Satie: "Gymnopédies" (1888)
Chant
Chant is a type of vocal music that is typically sung in a repetitive or cyclical manner. It is often used in religious ceremonies, but it can also be used in a secular context. Some popular examples of chant include:
* Gregorian chant: A type of chant that developed in the Christian church during the Middle Ages
* Hindu devotional music: A type of chant that is used in Hindu religious ceremonies
* Buddhist chant: A type of chant that is used in Buddhist religious ceremonies
Instrumental music
Instrumental music is music that is played without the use of vocals. It can be composed for a variety of instruments, including strings, wind instruments, brass instruments, and percussion. Some popular examples of instrumental music include:
* Bach: "Cello Suites" (1720)
* Mozart: "Piano Concerto No. 21" (1785)
* Beethoven: "Symphony No. 9" (1824)
New age music
New age music is a genre of music that is typically characterized by its soothing and relaxing sound. It often incorporates elements of ambient music, chant, and instrumental music. Some popular examples of new age music include:
* Enya: "Watermark" (1988)
* Yanni: "In My Time" (1990)
* Kitaro: "Silk Road" (1986)
World music
World music is a genre of music that encompasses the traditional music of cultures from around the world. It can include a wide variety of styles, from folk music to classical music to popular music. Some popular examples of world music include:
* African music: A diverse range of musical styles from Africa, including Afrobeat, soukous, and mbalax
* Asian music: A diverse range of musical styles from Asia, including Indian classical music, Chinese opera, and Japanese enka
* Latin music: A diverse range of musical styles from Latin America, including salsa, merengue, and reggaeton