katy perry musical style and themes

Musical style and themesPerry performing in 2009.Perry has a contralto vocal range. Because of her low vocal range, she lowers the key of many of her songs while singing live in order to perfect her sound. Among Perry's musical influences are Alanis Morissette, pop rockers Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Shirley Manson, and Freddie Mercury,the late frontman of the British band Queen.