AAMS FINAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 EXAM Q&A
STUDY GUIDE UPDATED 2026
◉ What were the three leading record companies of the soul era?
Answer: Philadelphia International, Motown, Stax,
◉ Who was the creator of Motown sound? Answer: Berry Gordy
◉ How did the Motown sound differ from other soul sounds? Answer:
Established Detriot sound Jazz horns, symphony players
◉ Compare the rhythmic style of soul with earlier styles of AAM.
Answer: Combined RnB, DooWop and Gospel
harmonic progressions, shouts moans, melismas
blues inflections, bent notes
◉ What are the rhythmic features of funk? Answer: 16 note bass line
◉ Name three of the leading funk era groups. Answer: Earth, Wind and
Fire, Ohio Players, Kool & the Gang, Sly and Family Stone
STUDY GUIDE UPDATED 2026
◉ What were the three leading record companies of the soul era?
Answer: Philadelphia International, Motown, Stax,
◉ Who was the creator of Motown sound? Answer: Berry Gordy
◉ How did the Motown sound differ from other soul sounds? Answer:
Established Detriot sound Jazz horns, symphony players
◉ Compare the rhythmic style of soul with earlier styles of AAM.
Answer: Combined RnB, DooWop and Gospel
harmonic progressions, shouts moans, melismas
blues inflections, bent notes
◉ What are the rhythmic features of funk? Answer: 16 note bass line
◉ Name three of the leading funk era groups. Answer: Earth, Wind and
Fire, Ohio Players, Kool & the Gang, Sly and Family Stone
