The British Invasion
The Surf Craze
Soul/Motown Singers
Soul/Motown
Folk Music
100
Why was the beginning of the 1960's known as the British Invasion?
Americans wanted to know everything about England and the bands to cross the Atlantic.
100
Who were the Wilson brothers?
The Beach Boys
100
Who was one of the most important figures in the spread of Soul?
James Brown
100
During the 1960s, Soul music became attached to what style of music?
Black popular music
100
Artist who represented traditional folk musicians of the period. His songs expressed concerns for the environment.
Pete Seeger
200
What famous band began the music craze in Britain? What was the name of the music epidemic that swept Europe because of them?
The Beatles; Beatlemania
200
What was the name of the sound that was originated by the Beach Boys?
The California Sound
200
The number two soul singer who evolved his singing from the gospel style.
Ray Charles
200
What sound of music features tight, discipline rhythms, gospel-flavored harmonies, and refrains that repeat a prominent line of text?
Motown
200
Artist who holds a central place in the evolution of Rock for his expressive songs on political and social events.
Bob Dylan
300
Why were the Beatles so popular?
Parents loved them, not as suggestive, innocent lyrics, no double meanings, young and innocent looking
300
What state was spotlighted as the world-renowned center for creative, popular music?
California
300
The first soul singer to gain widespread acceptance with white audiences.
Ottis Redding
300
Motown groups often use what to liven their songs?
Choreography
300
Famous folk-rock group of California.
The Byrds
400
The Beatles’ tunes had what two rock ‘n’ roll elements?
strong rhythms and lighthearted feel
400
What did the Beach Boys help elevate in the 1960s?
Standards of Rock
400
The two ladies of Soul. Which was the Queen, which started as a school teacher?
Aretha Franklin; Roberta Flack
400
What famous Motown band often used choreography in their performances?
The Jackson 5
400
Who were some other Authentic-folk singers ?
Joan Baez, Pete/Peggy Seeger, Burl Ives, Woody Guthrie
500
1.) The Beatles songs were rooted in what song tradition? 2.) Name four other artists/bands of the 1960s British Invasion.
1.) British Folk-Song Tradition 2.) The Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Hollies, DC5
500
What were the name of the songs sang by the Beach Boys and other “California Sound” bands? What did these songs do for the culture of the time?
Surfing Songs; Celebrated good times, long summers, and made changes in the sound of popular music
500
1.) Racially integrated groups whose style was equal part gospel and country. 2.) Known for his lush instrumental arrangements. Started out as a keyboard singer before proving to be a good song writer.
1.) Booker T and the MGs 2.) Isaac Hayes
500
1.) Name 3 other Motown artists. 2.) What were qualities found in Soul music? (give 3)
1.) Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Gladys Knight 2.) gospel harmonies, call and response, Blues chord progression, expression/emotion, voice qualities (smooth vs. rough)
500
1.) Name the three causes of the 1960s Folk Revival. 2.) Describe the Folk music style. What melodies and chords were heard? What were the instruments of Folk music? Where was the style evident?
1.) folk music became popular to young people because it was new to them, college students after WWII became interested in the genre; related to it, Social situation of the time 2.) Diatonic melodies, primary chords, banjos, acoustic guitars, drums, evident in singing
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