Music 3200: History of Rock and Roll
(Exam 1)Questions & Answers 100%
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12 bar blues - ANSWER A chord progression that lasts 12 bars and typically uses three chords.
is used to build larger forms like simple verse form
Simple Verse Form - ANSWER repeating single section of music (A section)
consists only of verses, no contrasting material (chorus)
Ex. Heartbreak Hotel and That's Alright
Simple Verse- Chorus Form - ANSWER verse and chorus have the same underlying music though
lyrics are different
Ex. Can the Circle be Unbroken (The Carter Family)
Contrasting Verse-Chorus Form - ANSWER the verse and chorus sections employ contrasting music
material.
distinctly different
Ex. Rock and Roll Music and That'll be the day
AABA Form - ANSWER consists of verses (A) and then a contrasting bridge (B)
Ex. Hey Good Looking', Blueberry Hill
Falsetto - ANSWER a method of voice production used by male singers, to sing notes higher than
their normal range.
Ostinato - ANSWER a continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm
, Backbeat - ANSWER Placing a strong accent on the offbeats. In a four-beat measure, the drummer
typically emphasizes beats 2 and 4, creating the basic rhythm of rock music.
Crossover - ANSWER music that "crosses over" from appealing only to one group of fans (C&W) to
appealing another group of fans (R&B)
Call and Response - ANSWER a song style in which a singer or musician leads with a call and a group
responds
Characteristics of Tin Pan Alley Music - ANSWER 1)also referred to as pop music.
2)directed mainly at white population, directed mainly at adults
3) lyrics were typically non-offensive and non-controversial
4)Written by professional songwriters
Music, Music, Music - ANSWER Artist: Teresa Brewer
-instruments: piano, percussion, brass and winds
-genre: Tin Pan Alley (pop)
-Melodic vocal style
-Non-offensive Lyrics, lyrics are about music
(lots of focus on bands/instruments)
Cry - ANSWER Artist: Johnny Ray
-Instruments: piano, bells, guitar and drums
-Genre: Tin Pan Alley (pop)
-Vocals: Melodic with harmonized backup vocals
-Lyrics speak of heartbreak
(use of falsetto)
Too Young - ANSWER -Artist: Nat King Cole
-instruments: piano and strings
-Genre: Tin Pan Alley (pop)
-Crooning (hum/sing soft voice) vocal style, also melodic
(Exam 1)Questions & Answers 100%
Correct!!
12 bar blues - ANSWER A chord progression that lasts 12 bars and typically uses three chords.
is used to build larger forms like simple verse form
Simple Verse Form - ANSWER repeating single section of music (A section)
consists only of verses, no contrasting material (chorus)
Ex. Heartbreak Hotel and That's Alright
Simple Verse- Chorus Form - ANSWER verse and chorus have the same underlying music though
lyrics are different
Ex. Can the Circle be Unbroken (The Carter Family)
Contrasting Verse-Chorus Form - ANSWER the verse and chorus sections employ contrasting music
material.
distinctly different
Ex. Rock and Roll Music and That'll be the day
AABA Form - ANSWER consists of verses (A) and then a contrasting bridge (B)
Ex. Hey Good Looking', Blueberry Hill
Falsetto - ANSWER a method of voice production used by male singers, to sing notes higher than
their normal range.
Ostinato - ANSWER a continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm
, Backbeat - ANSWER Placing a strong accent on the offbeats. In a four-beat measure, the drummer
typically emphasizes beats 2 and 4, creating the basic rhythm of rock music.
Crossover - ANSWER music that "crosses over" from appealing only to one group of fans (C&W) to
appealing another group of fans (R&B)
Call and Response - ANSWER a song style in which a singer or musician leads with a call and a group
responds
Characteristics of Tin Pan Alley Music - ANSWER 1)also referred to as pop music.
2)directed mainly at white population, directed mainly at adults
3) lyrics were typically non-offensive and non-controversial
4)Written by professional songwriters
Music, Music, Music - ANSWER Artist: Teresa Brewer
-instruments: piano, percussion, brass and winds
-genre: Tin Pan Alley (pop)
-Melodic vocal style
-Non-offensive Lyrics, lyrics are about music
(lots of focus on bands/instruments)
Cry - ANSWER Artist: Johnny Ray
-Instruments: piano, bells, guitar and drums
-Genre: Tin Pan Alley (pop)
-Vocals: Melodic with harmonized backup vocals
-Lyrics speak of heartbreak
(use of falsetto)
Too Young - ANSWER -Artist: Nat King Cole
-instruments: piano and strings
-Genre: Tin Pan Alley (pop)
-Crooning (hum/sing soft voice) vocal style, also melodic
