History Of Rock & Roll Exam 1: Questions/Answers
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Beat Right Ans - a regular rhythmic pulse
Rhythm Right Ans - the ways musical sounds are organized in time
12 bar blues Right Ans - a structural pattern that consists of twelve groups
of four beat measures. Its measure falls into three groups of four
Simple verse form Right Ans - all verses based on same music, no chorus
Verse Right Ans - a section with repeating music and non-repeating lyrics
Simple verse chorus Right Ans - when a single musical pattern is used as
the basis for both verses and choruses
The melody portion may change from verse to chorus, while the chords
underneath stay the same
Chorus Right Ans - a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Doo-wop Right Ans - did not require accompaniment. nonsense syllables
singers used in their arrangments. features a solo singer against the vocal
accompaniment of the other singers, with one secction of the song, usually at
the end, reserved for a harmony-vocal rendition of one of the verses
Hokum blues Right Ans - contained double-entendres. "shake rattle and
roll"
Jump bands Right Ans - derivative of big band era, uptempo. urban blues
backed by ensemble. major female artists.
Mainstream pop Right Ans - aimed at the target audiences of teens and kids
who don't appreciate other kinds of music.
Rhythm & blues (R&B) Right Ans - A style of music developed by African
Americans that combines blues and jazz characterized by a strong back-beat
and related variations on syncopated instrumental phrases
, Blues Right Ans - AAB form, African-American music genre that developed
in the rural American south, showcasing economic hardships
lyrics of first phrase are usually repeated over second phrase
Boogie-woogie Right Ans - developed in african american communities in
the 1870s. extended from piano to piano duo and trio, guitar, big band,
country, and gospel. piano based blues associated with dancing
Chicago blues Right Ans - rough edged emotional directness, with vocals
that were more expressive than beautiful or technically accomplished.
Instrumental playing that blended technical prowess with raunchy bravura.
unsophisticated sound with expressive vocals
Country-western Right Ans - singing cowboys- heroic image of a cowhand
adopted by country singers and hollywood.
Rock & roll Right Ans - originated and evolved in the US during the late 40s
and early 50s from african american musical styles.
Rockabilly Right Ans - blends the sound of western musical styles such as
country with that of r&b.
Rural blues Right Ans - oldest blues style
developed in Mississippi delta region
bottleneck style
heavy acoustic guitar
impassioned moaning
Chuck Berry Right Ans - pioneer of rock n roll known for his guitar riffs,
energetic performances, played guitar in all his recordings. wrote and sang his
own material. first to write about rock and roll.
Pat Boone Right Ans - white cover artist recorded on nashville indie label
Dot Records. his covers usually outsold the origional rhythm and blues artists'
records.
Everly Brothers Right Ans - rockabilly sound, background of southeast
country music, harmonies sung at the high end of the male vocal range. first
(Complete Guide)
Beat Right Ans - a regular rhythmic pulse
Rhythm Right Ans - the ways musical sounds are organized in time
12 bar blues Right Ans - a structural pattern that consists of twelve groups
of four beat measures. Its measure falls into three groups of four
Simple verse form Right Ans - all verses based on same music, no chorus
Verse Right Ans - a section with repeating music and non-repeating lyrics
Simple verse chorus Right Ans - when a single musical pattern is used as
the basis for both verses and choruses
The melody portion may change from verse to chorus, while the chords
underneath stay the same
Chorus Right Ans - a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Doo-wop Right Ans - did not require accompaniment. nonsense syllables
singers used in their arrangments. features a solo singer against the vocal
accompaniment of the other singers, with one secction of the song, usually at
the end, reserved for a harmony-vocal rendition of one of the verses
Hokum blues Right Ans - contained double-entendres. "shake rattle and
roll"
Jump bands Right Ans - derivative of big band era, uptempo. urban blues
backed by ensemble. major female artists.
Mainstream pop Right Ans - aimed at the target audiences of teens and kids
who don't appreciate other kinds of music.
Rhythm & blues (R&B) Right Ans - A style of music developed by African
Americans that combines blues and jazz characterized by a strong back-beat
and related variations on syncopated instrumental phrases
, Blues Right Ans - AAB form, African-American music genre that developed
in the rural American south, showcasing economic hardships
lyrics of first phrase are usually repeated over second phrase
Boogie-woogie Right Ans - developed in african american communities in
the 1870s. extended from piano to piano duo and trio, guitar, big band,
country, and gospel. piano based blues associated with dancing
Chicago blues Right Ans - rough edged emotional directness, with vocals
that were more expressive than beautiful or technically accomplished.
Instrumental playing that blended technical prowess with raunchy bravura.
unsophisticated sound with expressive vocals
Country-western Right Ans - singing cowboys- heroic image of a cowhand
adopted by country singers and hollywood.
Rock & roll Right Ans - originated and evolved in the US during the late 40s
and early 50s from african american musical styles.
Rockabilly Right Ans - blends the sound of western musical styles such as
country with that of r&b.
Rural blues Right Ans - oldest blues style
developed in Mississippi delta region
bottleneck style
heavy acoustic guitar
impassioned moaning
Chuck Berry Right Ans - pioneer of rock n roll known for his guitar riffs,
energetic performances, played guitar in all his recordings. wrote and sang his
own material. first to write about rock and roll.
Pat Boone Right Ans - white cover artist recorded on nashville indie label
Dot Records. his covers usually outsold the origional rhythm and blues artists'
records.
Everly Brothers Right Ans - rockabilly sound, background of southeast
country music, harmonies sung at the high end of the male vocal range. first
