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Acoustic music

Acoustic music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Acoustic music

Acoustic music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music.

Among the best-known names in the style are John Mayer, Kristian Kostov, Farhan Akhtar, Marit Larsen, Olivia Olson and Daniel Lanois.

From Wikipedia

Acoustic music is music that solely or primarily uses instruments that produce sound through acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means. While all music was once acoustic, the retronym "acoustic music" appeared after the advent of electric instruments, such as the electric guitar, electric violin, electric organ and synthesizer. Acoustic string instrumentations had long been a subset of popular music, particularly in folk. It stood in contrast to various other types of music in various eras, including big band music in the pre-rock era, and electric music in the rock era.

Music reviewer Craig Conley suggests, "When music is labeled acoustic, unplugged, or unwired, the assumption seems to be that other types of music are cluttered by technology and overproduction and therefore aren't as pure."

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Acoustic music.

  • ↑ music

Key artists

  • John Mayer
  • Kristian Kostov
  • Farhan Akhtar
  • Marit Larsen
  • Olivia Olson
  • Daniel Lanois

Questions people ask

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Frequently asked questions

What is Acoustic music?

Acoustic music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music.

Who are famous Acoustic music artists?

John Mayer, Kristian Kostov, Farhan Akhtar, Marit Larsen, Olivia Olson and Daniel Lanois.

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