Jangle Pop is a music genre that incorporates clean and melodic guitar sounds, often using Rickenbacker guitars that produce a distinctive, bright "jangle" sound. This genre draws influences from the pop and rock music of the 1960s, particularly from bands like The Byrds and The Beatles. It developed in the 1980s, gaining wide acceptance for its catchy melodies and harmonic vocal combinations, strongly influencing the indie and alternative music scene.