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Also known as funk music, funky, funky music, music funk

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Funk is a music genre that emerged in African-American communities in the mid-1960s, defined by its emphasis on strong rhythmic grooves rather than melody, with the electric bass and drums working together to create a danceable sound. It matters because it introduced a new approach to popular music that prioritized complex, interlocking rhythms and became influential in shaping how musicians thought about groove and rhythm in contemporary music.

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Funk
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James-Brown 1973.jpg
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Mid-1960s, United States
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James Brown, a pioneer of funk, in 1973

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Instance of
music genre
Subclass of
popular music
Country of origin
United States
Image
Earth Wind and Fire.jpg
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Funk
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Category:Funk
inception
1965-01-01
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Funk
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Template:Funk
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Funk is een sterk ritmische muziekstijl en leunt vooral op het ritmisch staccato samenspel tussen percussie, baslijnen, slaggitaren en blaasinstrumenten. De muziekstroming is afkomstig uit de Verenigde Staten. In funk benadrukt de ritmesectie, met name de bas, de eerste noot van de maat. Verder zijn syncopen zeer prominent.

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