Song Structure
The main theme or the hook of the song
What is the Chorus
This decade was dominated by the themes of cultural revolution and peace and love
What are the 1960s
This was the most popular genre in the 1950s
What is Rock & Roll
This war forced people to be drafted into the Army to prevent communism from spreading
What is the Vietnam War
The decade Elvis Presley revolutionized
What are the 1950s
The beginning of the song
What is the Intro
This decade featured a musical theme of teenage defiance of adult values and authority
What are the 1950s
This genre carried a sad story but was a popular genre during the 1920s
What is the Blues
This person was the first African American to play in the Majors and was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers
These men created music for the beach culture, also known as surfer music
Who are the Beach Boys
This tells the story of the song
What is the Verse
This decade's musical themes reflected the pain the country was going through while remaining optimistic about the impending future
What are the 1940s
This genre/movement was made popular when the Beatles left England to perform in the US
What is the British Invasion
The show in the 50s that taught teenagers how to dance to their favorite songs
What is American Bandstand
This group was known for their song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," which was part of their USO show
Who are the Andrews Sisters
This is a complete surprise to the listener and leads to the end of the song
What is a Bridge
This decade had themes of optimism as parties roared despite prohibition
What are the 1920s
This decade was characterized by genres such as USO, Country Western, Big Band and Latin influence
What is the 1940s
This person won 4 gold medals in Berlin in front of Hitler
Who is Jesse Owens
This band leader went MIA on his way to perform in Paris
Who is Glen Miller or The Glen Miller Band
This part repeats throughout the song, and increases or decreases in tempo and volume to build tension
What is the Pre Chorus
Humor was important during this decade
What are the 1930s
This genre's instrumentation includes four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, double bass, guitar and drums
What is Big Band
This is the 1920s name for movies that changed from silent movies to movies with sounds
What are talkies
This decade was dominated by performers such as Al Jolson, Louis Armstrong and Jimmie Rodgers
What are the 1920s