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musical works or performers that gain popularity
crossover
with one audience, then another
a new performance or recording of a song
cover
previously recorded by another artist
An African-American music genre that developed in
The Blues the rural American south, showcasing economic
hardships
Blues artists Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King
A system of agriculture in which a landowner allows
sharecropping a tenant to use the land in return for a share of the
crops produced on the land.
Worship music of predominantly African-American
churches in the United States characterized by
Gospel music
performances by large choirs often singing in
unison
1. Call and response
2. Group singing
Characteristics of Gospel
3. Polyrhythms
4. Rhythmic musical instruments
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"The King of Rock n' Roll" who recorded at Sun
Elvis Presley Records. His path from poverty to fame exemplifies
the American Dream. Rockabilly genre.
"The Man in Black" who famously recorded at
Johnny Cash Folsom Prison. His path from poverty to fame
exemplifies the American Dream. Rockabilly genre.
A type of popular music, originating in the
Rockabilly southeastern US in the 1950s, combining elements
of rock and roll and country music.
features a vocal group harmony, nonsense syllables,
a simple beat, sometimes little or no
Doo Wop instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. Built
upon vocal harmony. Example: "Sh'Boom" by The
Chords.
started by amateurs or semi-professionals on street
Origin of Doo Wop
corners in New York and Philadelphia
pioneer of Rock and Roll known for his guitar riffs,
Chuck Berry energetic performances, blend of R&B and Country,
and showmanship.
*introduced R&B to white audiences
Radio's influence on Rock
*helped rock and roll go from regional to national
and Roll
audiences
A style of music developed by African-Americans
that combines blues and jazz characterized by a
Rhythm and Blues (R&B)
strong backbeat and related variations on
syncopated instrumental phrases
An early 20th-century mass movement of African
Americans from the Deep South to the industrial
Great Migration
North, seeking job opportunities and fleeing from
racism and discrimination.
A disc jockey who began playing R & B on a
Cleveland radio show and gained a wide following
Alan Freed from black and white teenagers due to his on-air
attitude and style. He coined the term "Rock and
Roll."
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History of Rock and Roll Exam QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS
(ACCURATE SOLUTIONS) A+ PASSED!! 2025
EXAM
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Terms in this set (84)
musical works or performers that gain popularity
crossover
with one audience, then another
a new performance or recording of a song
cover
previously recorded by another artist
An African-American music genre that developed in
The Blues the rural American south, showcasing economic
hardships
Blues artists Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King
A system of agriculture in which a landowner allows
sharecropping a tenant to use the land in return for a share of the
crops produced on the land.
Worship music of predominantly African-American
churches in the United States characterized by
Gospel music
performances by large choirs often singing in
unison
1. Call and response
2. Group singing
Characteristics of Gospel
3. Polyrhythms
4. Rhythmic musical instruments
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"The King of Rock n' Roll" who recorded at Sun
Elvis Presley Records. His path from poverty to fame exemplifies
the American Dream. Rockabilly genre.
"The Man in Black" who famously recorded at
Johnny Cash Folsom Prison. His path from poverty to fame
exemplifies the American Dream. Rockabilly genre.
A type of popular music, originating in the
Rockabilly southeastern US in the 1950s, combining elements
of rock and roll and country music.
features a vocal group harmony, nonsense syllables,
a simple beat, sometimes little or no
Doo Wop instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. Built
upon vocal harmony. Example: "Sh'Boom" by The
Chords.
started by amateurs or semi-professionals on street
Origin of Doo Wop
corners in New York and Philadelphia
pioneer of Rock and Roll known for his guitar riffs,
Chuck Berry energetic performances, blend of R&B and Country,
and showmanship.
*introduced R&B to white audiences
Radio's influence on Rock
*helped rock and roll go from regional to national
and Roll
audiences
A style of music developed by African-Americans
that combines blues and jazz characterized by a
Rhythm and Blues (R&B)
strong backbeat and related variations on
syncopated instrumental phrases
An early 20th-century mass movement of African
Americans from the Deep South to the industrial
Great Migration
North, seeking job opportunities and fleeing from
racism and discrimination.
A disc jockey who began playing R & B on a
Cleveland radio show and gained a wide following
Alan Freed from black and white teenagers due to his on-air
attitude and style. He coined the term "Rock and
Roll."
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