[originaltext] One of America’s most important exports is her modem music. A

One of America’s most important exports is her modem music. American popular music is played all over the world. It is enjoyed by people of all ages in all countries. The reasons for its popularity are its fast pace and rhythmic beat. The music has many origins in the United States. Country music coming from the rural areas in the Southern United States is one source. Country music features simple themes and melodies, describing day-to-day situations and feelings of country people. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions expressed by country music songs. A second origin of American popular music is the Blues. It describes mostly sad feelings reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by Black musicians but it is popular with all Americans. Rock  music. is a newer form of music. It was first known as rock-and-toll in the 1950s. Since then, there have been many forms of rock music; hard rock, soft rock, pop rock, disco music and others. Many performers of popular rock music are young musicians. New popular songs are heard on the radio several times a day. People heard these songs sung in their original English or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ but the enjoyment of music is universal.