History of Rock and Roll Exam 1
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crossover - ✔✔musical works or performers that gain popularity with one
audience, then another
cover - ✔✔a new performance or recording of a song previously recorded
by another artist
The Blues - ✔✔An African-American music genre that developed in the
rural American south, showcasing economic hardships
Blues artists - ✔✔Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King
Gospel music - ✔✔Worship music of predominantly African-American
churches in the United States characterized by performances by large
choirs often singing in unison
Characteristics of Gospel - ✔✔1. Call and response
2. Group singing
3. Polyrhythms
4. Rhythmic musical instruments
, Elvis Presley - ✔✔"The King of Rock n' Roll" who recorded at Sun Records.
His path from poverty to fame exemplifies the American Dream. Rockabilly
genre.
Johnny Cash - ✔✔"The Man in Black" who famously recorded at Folsom
Prison. His path from poverty to fame exemplifies the American Dream.
Rockabilly genre.
Rockabilly - ✔✔A type of popular music, originating in the southeastern US
in the 1950s, combining elements of rock and roll and country music.
Doo Wop - ✔✔features a vocal group harmony, nonsense syllables, a
simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and
lyrics. Built upon vocal harmony. Example: "Sh'Boom" by The Chords.
Origin of Doo Wop - ✔✔started by amateurs or semi-professionals on
street corners in New York and Philadelphia
Chuck Berry - ✔✔pioneer of Rock and Roll known for his guitar riffs,
energetic performances, blend of R&B and Country, and showmanship.
Radio's influence on Rock and Roll - ✔✔*introduced R&B to white
audiences
*helped rock and roll go from regional to national audiences
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crossover - ✔✔musical works or performers that gain popularity with one
audience, then another
cover - ✔✔a new performance or recording of a song previously recorded
by another artist
The Blues - ✔✔An African-American music genre that developed in the
rural American south, showcasing economic hardships
Blues artists - ✔✔Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King
Gospel music - ✔✔Worship music of predominantly African-American
churches in the United States characterized by performances by large
choirs often singing in unison
Characteristics of Gospel - ✔✔1. Call and response
2. Group singing
3. Polyrhythms
4. Rhythmic musical instruments
, Elvis Presley - ✔✔"The King of Rock n' Roll" who recorded at Sun Records.
His path from poverty to fame exemplifies the American Dream. Rockabilly
genre.
Johnny Cash - ✔✔"The Man in Black" who famously recorded at Folsom
Prison. His path from poverty to fame exemplifies the American Dream.
Rockabilly genre.
Rockabilly - ✔✔A type of popular music, originating in the southeastern US
in the 1950s, combining elements of rock and roll and country music.
Doo Wop - ✔✔features a vocal group harmony, nonsense syllables, a
simple beat, sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and
lyrics. Built upon vocal harmony. Example: "Sh'Boom" by The Chords.
Origin of Doo Wop - ✔✔started by amateurs or semi-professionals on
street corners in New York and Philadelphia
Chuck Berry - ✔✔pioneer of Rock and Roll known for his guitar riffs,
energetic performances, blend of R&B and Country, and showmanship.
Radio's influence on Rock and Roll - ✔✔*introduced R&B to white
audiences
*helped rock and roll go from regional to national audiences
