1970s
This genre of music emerged from the idea that people were tired of fighting, so they sought refuge in clubs to have a good time
Disco
What was MTV the first network to do?
It was the first network to exclusively showcase music videos 24/7
The 1990s were ruled by these types of singers
Powerful singers
These were the two most popular genres of music during the 2000s
Hip-hop and rap music
Name 3 new ways or services people used in the 2010s to listen to music
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, etc.
What is a concept album?
An album that follows a theme throughout
It turned them into fashion icons, they had to have a good performance persona, and they had to focus on their appearance.
This genre of music was known for its nihilistic sensibilities and can be described as a mix of punk and heavy metal
Grunge music
This genre of music was characterized by its emotional appeal due to the heartfelt lyrics and melancholy melodies
Emo music
This decade what the first for what to happen?
Rap music outsold rock music
This subgenre of rock featured heavy guitar riffs and was used to motivate those who were still outraged by the status quo in the country
Punk Rock
List 3 new methods that people used to listen to music in the 1980s
CDs, Cassettes, Walkman, or boombox
These were powerhouse singers with incomparable voices and dynamic stage presence
Pop divas
This was used to alter a singer or instrument's voice or sound
Autotune
What technology is now the most popular thing people use to listen to music?
Phone
This genre of music is known for its danceable beats, strange costumes, big personalities, and psychedelic sounds
Funk music
What is a one hit wonder?
Artists who had massive success with one or two songs and seemingly faded away
This was a name given to the genre of music whose artists or groups were highly commercialized and over-produced. (Boy bands, girl bands, and singers like Britney Spears)
Bubblegum Pop
Name 2 methods of how people listened to music during the 2000s
Ipod, YouTube, Radio, Pandora
Broadway hits became successful with the rise of movie musicals such as this rap-based musical?
Hamilton
What was one reaction people had towards Disco it started to lose popularity?
People would burn Records
Where did hop-hop and rap originate?
African American communities in New York City (The Bronx)
Name 2 of the pop divas that we discussed in the notes
Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Shania Twain
Superstars began to emerge due to televised talent shows such as what? (The first winner was Kelly Clarkson)
American Idol
Name a newer trend that we have seen in popular music within the past decade
Globalization of pop, mixing of genres, another British Invasion, etc.