Traditional Ethiopian music is characterized by its use of pentatonic scales, complex rhythms, and call-and-response vocals. Some popular traditional Ethiopian instruments include the masinko (a one-stringed fiddle), the krar (a six-stringed lyre), and the kebero (a large drum).
Ethiopian jazz is a fusion of traditional Ethiopian music and jazz music. It emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, and some of its most famous exponents include Mulatu Astatke, Mahmoud Ahmed, and Alemayehu Eshete.
Ethiopian pop is a genre of popular music that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s. It is characterized by its use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electric guitars. Some popular Ethiopian pop artists include Tilahun Gessesse, Aster Aweke, and Teddy Afro.
International music is also popular in Ethiopia, including music from the United States, Europe, and Africa. Some popular international artists in Ethiopia include Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Bob Marley.