What differentiates different styles of music?

1. How do you define style in music?
2. How many different styles of music is there?
3. What is the difference between style and form in music?

How do you define style in music?

As in other disciplines, style in music is used in many ways with many shades of meaning. A musical style can refer to a period in history, a composer, a performer, a texture, a genre, or an emotion.

How many different styles of music is there?

From charred death to deep filthstep: the 1,264 genres that make modern music.

What is the difference between style and form in music?

Form refers to the structure of the music on the page, while genre is based on the performing forces (voices and instruments), the purpose or function of the piece (dance, hymn, opera, etc.), the style used, and even the cultural or historical context of the work.