Punk
Disco
Heavy Rock
Pop/Grunge
Electronic Dance
100
Describe the style/culture of Punk music.
Fish net stockings, rebellious, all black, unique hair cuts
100
What is the purpose of Disco music?
Meant for the night clubs and dancing
100
When did artists first start experimenting with harder rock sounds?
Late 1960s
100
What is the main intent of Pop music?
To appeal to a wide audience at any given time
100
Dance music evolved from what genre?
Disco
200
When did Punk music first become popular?
1970s
200
When was disco music most popular?
The 1970s
200
What are the four types of heavy rock?
Classic Rock, Hair Bands/Glam Rock, Heavy Metal, Progressive Rock
200
What are the general characteristics of Pop music?
2.5-3.5 minutes long, standard pop form, lyrics about love and relationships/relate able
200
Dance music was designed not to be played by live musicians, but instead.....
mixed by a Dj
300
Describe the music style of Punk. What is the main intent of Punk music?
Loud, angry, rebellious, edgy, often fast tempos. Main intent is to get a message across.
300
Disco is influenced by what 2 genres?
Funk and Soul
300
Classic Rock refers to the rock style of what decade?
The 1970s
300
What are general characteristics of grunge music?
comfortable style: flannel, jeans; angry, sad, frustrated lyrics
300
Dance music uses what type of "instrumentation"?
Electronic instruments, Synthesizers, MIDI
400
What instruments are used in Punk music?
"Back to Basics" approach: drums, guitar, vocals
400
Describe the instrumentation of Disco music. Name at least one famous disco band.
Full orchestration: horns, strings, percussion
400
What two unique genres does Progressive Rock pull from?
Classical and Jazz
400
What genre/craze was Michael Jackson responsible for essentially starting with his hit "Thriller"?
Music-video genre
400
Name at least 3 sub-genres of dance music
House, Trance, Drum n' Bass, Hi-NRG, Techno
500
Name at least 2 punk artists/bands
The Ramones, The Clash, The Psychedelic Furs
500
What famous movie came out during the height of disco's popularity?
Saturday Night Fever
500
Name a few heavy rock artists (Bonus if you can name one from each sub-genre of heavy rock)
Classic: Led Zepplin, The Who Hair Bands: Motley Crue, Poison, Kiss Heavy Metal: Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Judas Priest Progressive: Yes, Pink Floyd, Rush, Genesis
500
What two guitar techniques are often prevalent in Grunge music?
Feed back, and Drop-D tuning
500
The Dance music era produced many one hit wonders. Name one.
Ce Ce Peniston: Finally, Technotronics: Pump up the Jam, C&C Music Factory: Everybody Dance Now; 2 Unlimited: Get Ready for This
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