1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
100
Describe the culture of the 1950s.
Conservative; fads; racism; strict parents
100
What was the beginning of the 1960s known as? Why was it called this?
The British Invasion Bands; variety of British bands coming to the U.S.; everyone wanted to know about them
100
What genre of the 1970s was geared towards dancing?
Disco
100
What was the heavy rock of the early 1970s called?
classic rock
100
Who was known as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
200
What were most of the songs in the 1950s about?
Fads: drive-ins, blue suede shoes, love, innocent lyrics, dancing
200
What was the "epidemic" that swept the U.K. and U.S. at the beginning of the 1960s?
beatlemania
200
What two styles of music influenced disco? How were these styles present in disco music?
Soul and funk. Funk beat; gospel harmonies, dancing, many instruments, emotion
200
This type of heavy rock was all about showmanship and appearance
Hair bands; glam rock
200
What was Michael Jackson credited to have started?
Music video genre
300
What are the three types of music that influenced early rock?
Country, Gospel, R&B
300
What were the two categories of soul music?
Motown and Stax
300
What was the main intent of punk music in the 1970s?
To stand out; go against "the norm"; rebellion
300
This type of rock was known for its long and heavy guitar solos; lost all trace of blues
Heavy metal
300
Describe "pop" music. What is the difference between pop and rock music?
typically about love/relationships, 2.5-3.5 mins long, standard form. Pop aims to reach widest audience at any given time; rock is progressive.
400
What was happening during the 1950s that made certain artists upset? Why was this allowed?
Artists stealing each others music; no copyright laws
400
What were the three types of surf music of the 1960s?
Instrumental, Ballad, Surf rock
400
How was music specifically progressing by the 1970s?
Instruments, technology, mature lyrics, more overall emotion/intent in songs
400
This type of rock was very different from early rock and took from a vast amount of styles of music.
Progressive
400
Describe grunge music of the 1990s. What guitar techniques were used in this music?
sad, angry, frustrated. Drop D tuning, feedback technique
500
Who were the 6 rock pioneers responsible for establishing rock music?
Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis
500
What was the name of the famous music festival that ended the 1960s? What were the two genres of music present at the festival? Describe each.
Woodstock; folk & psychedelic
500
List two disco artists and two punk artists.
Kc and the sunshine band, ABBA, Village People, Ramones, psychedelic furs
500
What distinct 3 genres of music influenced progressive rock?
classical, jazz, world
500
How have we seen music progress from the 1950s to today? How are later artists influenced by artists before them?
lyrics; technology; instruments; harmonies; vocal techniques; performance styles; intent; blues progression; song form
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