History of Rock n Roll exam #1(100%
Correct)
The study of musical form includes: - ANSWERHow sections are organized to create a larger structure
The 12-bar blues form consist of: - ANSWERThree groups of four phrases
A chord is a : - ANSWERCombo of notes played together
How does Jackie Brenston's "Rocket 88" break with standard blues practices? - ANSWERBy not
following a question/question/answer pattern
The "doh-wop progression" consists of a: - ANSWERSeries of four chords
One of the most common musical forms found in Tin Pan Alley songs is: - ANSWERAABA form
All of the following songs use the 12-bar blues format except: - ANSWER"Can the circle be unbroken"
Buddy Holly's "That'll be the day" is an example of: - ANSWERContrasting verse-chorus
Which of the following songs employs a full reprise? - ANSWER"Great Balls of fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis
A simple verse structure has: - ANSWERNo chorus
All of the following are used by drummer except the: - ANSWERSynthesizer
Which part of a drum set does a drummer often use to play the fastest notes? - ANSWERhigh-hat
The job of the bass player is to: - ANSWERact as a bridge between the harmonic and rhythmic
sections
Prior to the early 1960s, the bass guitar usually: - ANSWERWas an acoustic upright bass that could be
amplified if necessary
Which instrument rounds out harmony by playing full chords? - ANSWERRhythm guitar
Which of the following instruments can be used along with, or in place of, a rhythm guitar? -
ANSWERPiano
In addition to conveying the lyrics of a song, the lead singer's role is to: - ANSWERCreate melodic
interest
One of the purposes of an instrumental solo is to: - ANSWERCreate musical contrast so the return of
the vocals will sound fresh
Which instruments are often added to tracks to provide a "punch" to the music? - ANSWERHorns
The song "Smoke on the water" by deep purple begins with? - ANSWERThe electric guitar playing a
solo, blues-inspired riff
The form of "smoke on the water" by deep purple is: - ANSWERContrasting verse chorus
, In "smoke on the water" by Deep Purple, which instrument performs the role of the rhythm guitar -
ANSWEROrgan
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the guitar and bass parts in the first
verse of smoke on the water: - ANSWERThey are playing almost the same part
Using the recording studio as an "audio snapshot" involves: - ANSWERRe-creating a live recording as
faithfully as possible
When recording music with the "audio snapshot" approach, which element is necessary in a space to
re-create the live sound? - ANSWERGood acoustical balance
A sound engineer might artificially create a room sound through electronic means by using the effect
of: - ANSWERreverb
During the first decade of rock's inception, most of the music was recorded in: - ANSWERMono
Which of the following dimensions of recorded sound is not controlled from a mixing board? -
ANSWERAcoustics
The structure of compound of AABA form means: - ANSWEREach section of the AABA form is made
of smaller verse-chorus and chorus section
One of the most important dance shows that became nationally syndicated during the 1950s: -
ANSWERAmerican Bandstand
How is the 12-bar blues identified? - ANSWERBy its measure length, phrasing, lyrics, and chord
structure
What does the designation AABA mean in musical form? - ANSWERThe first, second, and fourth 8-
bar phrases are very similar, whereas the third 8-bar phrase is different
"Can the Circle be unbroken" by the carter family is an example of ____ form - ANSWERsimple-verse
chorus
What is the difference between a simple verse-chorus and a contrasting verse chorus? -
ANSWERsimple verse- uses same melody and harmony in verses and choruses
contrasting-verse chorus-uses distinctively diff music for both verses and choruses
What is a full reprise? - ANSWERthe repetition of an entire AABA form
What is the principal task of the rhythm section in a rock band? - ANSWERto provide a rhythmic and
harmonic foundation for singers and instrumental soloists
Bass players will create their part around the rhythmic pattern played on the ______, stressing those
notes rhythmically while filling in the other notes to provide an investing bass line - ANSWERBass
drum
Explain the role of the rhythm section during an instrumental solo - ANSWERThe rhythm section
maintains the musical structure and supports the soloist without obstructing her or him
Horn sections are used frequently to give a tune a little more____ - ANSWERpunch
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The study of musical form includes: - ANSWERHow sections are organized to create a larger structure
The 12-bar blues form consist of: - ANSWERThree groups of four phrases
A chord is a : - ANSWERCombo of notes played together
How does Jackie Brenston's "Rocket 88" break with standard blues practices? - ANSWERBy not
following a question/question/answer pattern
The "doh-wop progression" consists of a: - ANSWERSeries of four chords
One of the most common musical forms found in Tin Pan Alley songs is: - ANSWERAABA form
All of the following songs use the 12-bar blues format except: - ANSWER"Can the circle be unbroken"
Buddy Holly's "That'll be the day" is an example of: - ANSWERContrasting verse-chorus
Which of the following songs employs a full reprise? - ANSWER"Great Balls of fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis
A simple verse structure has: - ANSWERNo chorus
All of the following are used by drummer except the: - ANSWERSynthesizer
Which part of a drum set does a drummer often use to play the fastest notes? - ANSWERhigh-hat
The job of the bass player is to: - ANSWERact as a bridge between the harmonic and rhythmic
sections
Prior to the early 1960s, the bass guitar usually: - ANSWERWas an acoustic upright bass that could be
amplified if necessary
Which instrument rounds out harmony by playing full chords? - ANSWERRhythm guitar
Which of the following instruments can be used along with, or in place of, a rhythm guitar? -
ANSWERPiano
In addition to conveying the lyrics of a song, the lead singer's role is to: - ANSWERCreate melodic
interest
One of the purposes of an instrumental solo is to: - ANSWERCreate musical contrast so the return of
the vocals will sound fresh
Which instruments are often added to tracks to provide a "punch" to the music? - ANSWERHorns
The song "Smoke on the water" by deep purple begins with? - ANSWERThe electric guitar playing a
solo, blues-inspired riff
The form of "smoke on the water" by deep purple is: - ANSWERContrasting verse chorus
, In "smoke on the water" by Deep Purple, which instrument performs the role of the rhythm guitar -
ANSWEROrgan
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the guitar and bass parts in the first
verse of smoke on the water: - ANSWERThey are playing almost the same part
Using the recording studio as an "audio snapshot" involves: - ANSWERRe-creating a live recording as
faithfully as possible
When recording music with the "audio snapshot" approach, which element is necessary in a space to
re-create the live sound? - ANSWERGood acoustical balance
A sound engineer might artificially create a room sound through electronic means by using the effect
of: - ANSWERreverb
During the first decade of rock's inception, most of the music was recorded in: - ANSWERMono
Which of the following dimensions of recorded sound is not controlled from a mixing board? -
ANSWERAcoustics
The structure of compound of AABA form means: - ANSWEREach section of the AABA form is made
of smaller verse-chorus and chorus section
One of the most important dance shows that became nationally syndicated during the 1950s: -
ANSWERAmerican Bandstand
How is the 12-bar blues identified? - ANSWERBy its measure length, phrasing, lyrics, and chord
structure
What does the designation AABA mean in musical form? - ANSWERThe first, second, and fourth 8-
bar phrases are very similar, whereas the third 8-bar phrase is different
"Can the Circle be unbroken" by the carter family is an example of ____ form - ANSWERsimple-verse
chorus
What is the difference between a simple verse-chorus and a contrasting verse chorus? -
ANSWERsimple verse- uses same melody and harmony in verses and choruses
contrasting-verse chorus-uses distinctively diff music for both verses and choruses
What is a full reprise? - ANSWERthe repetition of an entire AABA form
What is the principal task of the rhythm section in a rock band? - ANSWERto provide a rhythmic and
harmonic foundation for singers and instrumental soloists
Bass players will create their part around the rhythmic pattern played on the ______, stressing those
notes rhythmically while filling in the other notes to provide an investing bass line - ANSWERBass
drum
Explain the role of the rhythm section during an instrumental solo - ANSWERThe rhythm section
maintains the musical structure and supports the soloist without obstructing her or him
Horn sections are used frequently to give a tune a little more____ - ANSWERpunch
