Cornet, trumpet, saxophone, piano, and violin are the main instruments used in jazz music. Jazz music carries a strong and intricate rhythm and is a lot influenced by the blues.

Rock music has its focus mainly on guitars, drums, and heavy vocals. However, use of piano, synthesizer, saxophone, flute, mandolin, and sitar has also been witnessed in the modern rock era.

Techno, also known as fusion, is an electronic dance music influenced by the African American styles like funk, electro, and electric jazz.