Free download of complete music genres list
Download the complete list of music genres
Last updated 12/18
Please note: This is a free PDF download to use for you own personal or business use.
Though not required, it would be appreciated if you could link back to the Music Genres List site so that others may find and add to this resource.
Thank you
Grant, The Music Genre Man
dishanka gogoi
February 22, 2019Hello Music Genres List Site,
I am a graduate student of Music and anthropology in Upenn. Your list will be really helpful for me in tracing various genres.
Thank you
Ravyn Hussein
September 10, 2020Your work is appreciated. Thank you.
daniel
November 14, 2020Thank you. Looking for a classification of musical groups from the 60s through present day. Hoping this is it.
cataina gjennestad
December 7, 2020thanks for the good stuff
Christine Trempe
December 26, 2020Was looking for genre’s to have Alexa play some. Thank you so much. I hadn’t realized the list was so extensive.
Saeed
January 31, 2021Thank you 🙏
carolien van Jaaren
May 19, 2021perhaps an example per genre might help, especially with all those blues. For a non music geek they will all sound familiar. what is what?
Charit
July 21, 2021Great !!!
Gabor beregi
August 5, 2021Hi, I would like to use the list to my own future Business
Jacqueline Ali
November 28, 2021Thank you so much for all the information on your website and the music list.
I will be send my family and friends the link.
Miguel
April 16, 2022I love music
Mike Stier
April 24, 2022This is a great resource!
You could add Indie Dance to your list.
David Ghai
July 3, 2022Hello,
This is a great resource. Thank you! I’m CEO & Founder of Merida Records, Inc. (www.meridarecords.com) and our website is currently under construction. I was wondering if I can use your list on my site and if you have it in excel format. Please let me know.
Blessings,
David Ghai
CEO & Founder of Merida Records, Inc.
admin
July 28, 2022Send me an email! add@musicgenreslist.com
Rob
June 8, 2025I compiled my own some years ago so I know how extensive these lists can be – thank you for your good work