Punk rock
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Punk rock is a type of rock music that emerged prominently in the 1970s in the United States and the United Kingdom. Punk songs are typically short, with fast tempos, and instrumentation consisting of electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals. The musical techniques used are simple: few chords, straightforward rhythm, and vocals that approximate speech or shouting.
Punk was not only music; it was a way of life. Small groups produced their own songs, printed their own small publications (known as 'fanzines' or 'zines'), and organized performances in small venues. This approach was called DIY, meaning 'do it yourself,' which reduced dependence on large music corporations.
Origins and early development
Punk emerged from rock groups in the 1960s and mid-1970s that used heavy, unrefined sound, sometimes called 'proto-punk.' New York became an early center, particularly for small performance venues. In the United Kingdom, in 1976 and 1977, punk became a matter of widespread media attention, and major bands found broad social resonance, especially among unemployed youth and those critical of authority.
Musical characteristics
Punk songs typically last two to three minutes. Guitar chords are played forcefully with distorted sound. Song lyrics address politics, economic conditions, resistance to power, and daily life. The singing was not refined; this became a deliberate characteristic, not a technical failing.
Appearance and culture
Punk was associated with distinctive appearance in clothing and hair: ripped clothing, safety pins, clothing decorated with drawn symbols, and multicolored hair. Punk culture also produced a distinctive style of graphic design with hand-drawn layouts, cropped photographs, and mixed typefaces. Much punk design came from cheap, accessible materials rather than from the choice of skilled designers.
Later divisions
From the early 1980s, punk divided into many branches: hardcore punk with fast tempos and heavy distortion; post-punk, which experimented with new sounds and different structures; and other styles such as ska-punk, pop-punk, and anarcho-punk. Each of these branches had its own performance networks and small venues, and some re-entered the mainstream music market in the 1990s.