History of Rock and Roll Exam 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIEDANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+|| BRAND NEW!!

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History of Rock and Roll Exam 1
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIEDANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+|| BRAND NEW!!

, Rhythm Section - ANS One chord instrument, one bass instrument and one
percussive instrument to provide steady rhythm and harmonic support.

Horns - ANS Wind instrument. Provides harmonic support. Adds volume and power to
the texture of the song.




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Strings - ANS Violins, cellos, violas. Provides harmonic support. Adds sustain and
smoothness to the texture of the song.




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Backbeat, rolling rhythm - ANS Placing a strong accent on offbeats.




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Swing - ANS Dominant form of American popular music in 1935-1945. Playing that
has a strong rhythmic groove or drive.

Melismatic - ANS Several notes sung to one syllable.
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Rockabilly - ANS A blend of country and western and rhythm and blues that pointed
the way to classic rock and roll.

Riff - ANS Short, and memorable melodic ideas brought back several times in a song.
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Lick - ANS Consists of a short series of notes that is used in solos, accompaniment,
and melodic lines.
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Fill - ANS A short musical sound that helps sustain the listener's attention during a
break between the phrases of a melody.
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Chord Progression - ANS A series of chords played in order. Doo-wop chord
progression (G,e,c,d)

Form - ANS Organization of music in time.

Simple Verse - ANS Contains verses only. Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Presley.

Simple Verse Chorus - ANS Verse and chorus share same musical material. Shake,
Rattle, and Roll by Big Joe Turner.