Popular music styles include Emo, a genre of rock music that originated in the 1980s and is characterized by its confessional lyrics; FUNK, a style of music that originated in the 1960s and is known for its syncopated rhythms and soulful melodies; FOLK, a genre of traditional music that has been passed down through generations and often tells stories; and RAP, a genre of hip-hop music that emerged in the late 1970s and is known for its spoken word delivery.