About Light music
Light music is a music genre in the 1850s. It is usually classed as a form of classical music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Adriano Celentano, Manos Hatzidakis and Luigi Tenco.
From Wikipedia
Light music is a less-serious form of Western classical music, which originated in the 18th and 19th centuries and continues today. Its heyday was in the mid‑20th century. The style is through-composed, usually shorter orchestral pieces and suites designed to appeal to a wider context and audience than more sophisticated forms such as the concerto, the symphony and the opera.
Light music was especially popular during the formative years of radio broadcasting, with stations such as the BBC Light Programme (1945–1967) playing almost exclusively "light" compositions.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Light music.
Key artists
- Adriano Celentano
- Manos Hatzidakis
- Luigi Tenco
Related genres
Opera
1600s · Europe
Chamber music
form of classical music composed for a small group of instruments
Sonata
1600s · Europe
Baroque music
1600s
Cantata
1600s
Fugue
contrapuntal musical form based on a subject that recurs in imitation
Madrigal
secular vocal music composition of the Renaissance and early Baroque e
Overture
instrumental introduction to any musical piece
Questions people ask
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Frequently asked questions
What is Light music?
Light music is a music genre in the 1850s. It is usually classed as a form of classical music.
Where and when did Light music originate?
Light music originated in the 1850s.
Who are famous Light music artists?
Adriano Celentano, Manos Hatzidakis and Luigi Tenco.