| Jangle pop | |
|---|---|
 A Rickenbacker 360/12, identical to the model commonly used to produce "jangly" guitar sounds in the 1960s | |
| Etymology | Jangle |
| Stylistic origins | Pop rock, post-punk, power pop, folk rock |
| Cultural origins | Late 1970s to mid-1980s, United States and New Zealand |
| Typical instruments | 12-string electric guitar |
| Derivative forms | |
| Subgenres | |
Jangle pop is a subgenre of pop rock and college rock that emphasizes jangly guitars and 1960s-style pop melodies.[1] The term is usually applied to late 1970s/early 1980s bands emerging from the post-punk scene, that seemed indebted to 1960s groups such as the Byrds. Notable acts include R.E.M.
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