Decades of Music
What is the genre of music popular in the 1930's and 40's that came from New Orleans?
Jazz
What is AB form called?
Binary
What does an artist manager do?
They handle the business side of things- handling contracts, booking tours and shows, working with copyright, and settling disputes between band members.
What is the first thing to do when writing a song?
Pick a subject
Who is deemed as the "King of Rock n Roll"?
Elvis Presley
What is ABA form called?
Ternary
What does it take to become a film composer?
A lot of college- learning music theory, learning about the film industry and watching movies, and having a large portfolio of compositions
Why is it good to write the chorus first?
The chorus repeats and holds the subject and possibly title of the song. The chorus is where the verses lead up.
What decade was disco popular in?
1970's
What is ABACA form called?
What do vocal or instrumental performance majors in a traditional college setting study genre-wise?
Classical or jazz
What is a bridge?
A bridge is new material in a song that typically contrasts with the rest of the song
Name a popular singer or group from the 1990's
"Any"
What is a chord?
2 or more notes played together
What do musical producers do?
Musical producers put music together- creating recordings and demos to pitch to record labels.
What is the "tune" in a song called?
Melody
What is Glam Rock?
A fusion of rock and pop in which artists dress in glamorous hair, makeup, and costumes to make a statement.
What is a chord progression?
A series of chords played back to back
Which career is best?
MUSIC TEACHER DUH!!
Name 3 components to keep in mind when songwriting
"any"