Historically, the role of the conductor in Western classical music has been predominantly male, while the orchestra has been composed of a mix of genders.

Gender-bending in music encompasses a range of practices that challenge traditional gender norms, including adopting musical styles, instruments, and performances that subvert gender expectations.

Country music has historically been associated with masculinity and rural lifestyles, although this association has been challenged by artists of various gender identities in recent years.

Musical androgyny encompasses a range of practices and identities that challenge traditional gender binaries, including non-binary and genderqueer identities, gender fluidity, and performances that subvert gender expectations.

David Bowie, Lady Gaga, and Prince are all known for their groundbreaking work in challenging traditional gender roles and expectations through their music, performances, and public personas.

Gender performativity in music encompasses a range of practices and theories that explore the ways in which music can express, reflect, reinforce, and challenge cultural norms and expectations about gender.

R&B (Rhythm and Blues) has historically been associated with female musicians, although it has also been embraced by male artists in recent years.

Musical essentialism encompasses a range of beliefs and assumptions that associate musical genres, styles, and abilities with specific genders, often leading to stereotypes and discrimination.

Janelle Monáe, Sam Smith, and St. Vincent are all known for their groundbreaking work in exploring gender identity and expression through their music, performances, and public personas.

Musical genderqueerness encompasses a range of practices and identities that challenge traditional gender binaries, including non-binary and genderqueer identities, gender fluidity, and performances that subvert gender expectations.

Heavy metal has historically been associated with male musicians, although it has also been embraced by female artists in recent years.

Musical gender fluidity encompasses a range of practices and identities that challenge traditional gender binaries, including non-binary and genderqueer identities, gender fluidity, and performances that subvert gender expectations.

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Madonna are all known for their groundbreaking work in challenging traditional gender roles and expectations through their music, performances, and public personas.

Musical gender non-conformity encompasses a range of practices and identities that challenge traditional gender binaries, including non-binary and genderqueer identities, gender fluidity, and performances that subvert gender expectations.

Rock music has historically been associated with both male and female musicians, although it has been predominantly male-dominated in certain eras.