Music Category is a broad term that encompasses many different styles of music. SOUL is a GENRE of music that originated in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s, combining elements of gospel, rhythm and blues, and jazz. POP is a GENRE of popular music that originated in the mid-1950s and is characterized by a heavy emphasis on vocal melody and catchy hooks. RAP is a GENRE of music that originated in the United States in the late 1970s and is characterized by spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics over a musical backing. FOLK is a GENRE of traditional music that originated in Europe and is typically characterized by acoustic instruments and simple harmonies. COUNTRY is a GENRE of popular music that originated in the Southern United States in the 1920s and is characterized by its roots in FOLK music and blues. GENRE is a category of artistic composition, such as music, literature, or film, marked by a distinctive style, form, or content. RAB is a GENRE of music that originated in the Caribbean in the late 19th century and is characterized by its African-influenced rhythms and call-and-response vocals. CANDW is a GENRE of music that originated in the United States in the early 20th century and is characterized by its combination of African-American and European-American musical styles.