Jangle pop
| Jangle pop | |
|---|---|
A Rickenbacker 360/12, the model widely known for its "jangly" guitar sound. | |
| Etymology | Jangle |
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Late 1970s to mid-1980s, United States, United Kingdom and New Zealand |
| Typical instruments | 12-string electric guitar |
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Jangle pop is a subgenre of pop rock and college rock that emphasizes jangly guitars and 1960s-style pop melodies. The "jangly" guitar sound is characterized by its clean, shimmering and arpeggiated tone, often created using 12-string electric guitars. The term is usually applied to late 1970s/early 1980s bands emerging from the post-punk scene, often influenced by 1960s groups such as the Byrds. Notable acts include Big Star, R.E.M. and the Smiths.