SAEDNEWS: There are various music genres around the world, ranging from classical to pop, jazz, rock, and the national music of each country. One of the most influential factors on human emotions and mood is the effect of instrumental music.
A music style, type, or genre is a name used to describe the characteristics of pieces of music that belong to shared traditions or a set of conventions. Instrumental music styles include classical, light, electronic, and more.
What Is Instrumental Music?
Instrumental
Types of Instrumental Music
Instrumental music positively affects not only humans but also other living beings and can influence their development. Common types include:
Relaxing instrumental music
Traditional instrumental music
Pop instrumental music
Sports instrumental music
Rap and hip-hop beats
Iranian instrumental music
Foreign instrumental music
music is composed and performed without a singer or lyrics. Sometimes, it may include vocalizations performed by a choir, consisting of male or female singers. This type of music can also be produced electronically, which has become particularly popular among young people today. Even in songs with lyrics and vocals, instrumental sections are often present to free the listener’s mind and prevent monotony.
Impact and Significance
Instrumental music is one of the most influential factors affecting human emotions and mood. Jalal al-Din Rumi (Molana) also commented on the effects of instrumental music, stating that music can deepen one’s connection with God and provide significant energy. Interestingly, listening to instrumental music allows you to focus more easily on musical elements like melody, harmony, and chords without distraction from lyrics or singing.
Popular Styles of Instrumental Music
Classical Instrumental Music
Classical music is a style of Western European music that emerged around the 5th century CE. Its roots are tied to religious traditions and secularism. Classical instrumental music has continued through multiple historical periods: the Medieval era, the Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Modern (20th century), and Contemporary periods.
This style also established the first formal system of musical notation and song structure, making classical music the foundation of all other music styles. Notable composers include Mozart, Johann Sebastian Bach, Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, and others.
Orchestral Instrumental Music
Also called “Orchestral Music” or “Sazgan” in Persian, this style is related to classical music and performed by a music ensemble led by a conductor. Famous symphonies belong to this category. Modern orchestral music may incorporate electronic instruments, but traditional orchestral instruments—strings (especially violin), wind instruments, and percussion—remain central.
Light Instrumental Music
Light instrumental music is a type of orchestral music characterized by gentle, pleasant rhythms. Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, it is often referred to as “relaxing music” in the West, under labels such as concert music or mood music. Common instruments in this style include guitar, flute, and saxophone.
Electronic Instrumental Music
Electronic instrumental music is a modern genre performed using electronic instruments. Emerging in the 1940s, it introduced non-acoustic instruments for composing music. Instruments include electric guitars, various organs and keyboards, and the dynamophone (telharmonium). Yanni, the famous Greek composer, is among the most recognized in this genre.
Ambient Instrumental Music
Ambient music is a subgenre of electronic music, originating in the 1960s. Its spread was largely due to the synthesizer, which allows the blending of multiple sounds simultaneously. Ambient music is characterized by repetitive and uniform rhythms.
Soundtrack Music
Soundtrack music refers to compositions created for films, series, and, in recent decades, video games. The classification is based not on instruments but on the context and purpose of the music. Composers produce tracks according to the story and mood of the visual work. Soundtracks usually consist of multiple segments, each tailored to a specific scene or moment.
Instruments in Instrumental Music
As the name suggests, there is no singer in this style. Composers can integrate instrumental music into other genres like pop, rock, or hip-hop. Common instruments include:
Piano
Violin
Guitar
Santur
Flute
Saxophone
Benefits of Downloading Instrumental Music
Downloading instrumental music has become increasingly popular across different social groups. Many Iranians aspire to sing, a talent often nurtured from childhood. Practicing with instrumental tracks of popular singers in various styles can help develop this talent. Benefits include:
Creating enjoyable moments for yourself and others
Professional practice and recording
Studio-quality recording possibilities for live or digital performances
Time-saving
Nurturing musical talent
Reducing music production costs
Producing music digitally, even without live musicians, is expensive. Downloading instrumental tracks allows aspiring singers to practice effectively while minimizing costs and advancing faster than others.
