Rock

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Rock music's rebellious image was initially fueled by its association with marginalized youth cultures in the 1950s and 60s, making it a symbol of counter-culture. elaborate share

Classical

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Classical composers often didn't write their own parts for instruments like the timpani (kettledrums) or bassoon; those were usually left to the discretion of the performers or their assistants. elaborate share

Latin-Pop

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Waves can be found not just in water, but also in light, sound, and even earthquakes. elaborate share

Strategy Games

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The board game *Go*, one of the oldest strategy games still played, has more possible game positions than there are atoms in the observable universe. elaborate share

Pop

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The word "pop" as a music genre is a shortened version of "popular music". elaborate share

The song "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, a cornerstone of R&B/Soul, was originally a hit for Otis Redding, but Aretha's version is far more famous and is considered a feminist anthem. elaborate share