Subgenres
Characteristics
Artists
Influence
100

This genre started in California and had a beach vibe

What is surf rock?


100

This instrument was the most common instrument utilized in rock music through extended solos

What is electric guitar?

100

Known as the King of Rock and Roll

Who is Elvis Presley?

100

Rock music had an impact on these social aspects

What is fashion, language, and social attitudes?

200

This genre was the first genre of rock established by artists like Chuck Berry and Elvis

What is rock and roll?

200

This instrument keeps the beat in rock music and provides energy and intensity

What is drum set?

200

British rock band known for kickstarting the British Invasion in rock music

Who are the Beatles?

200

Rock music was an outlet to what groups of people

What are marginalized voices, teenagers, etc.?

300

If you high school students created a band and started making music in your homes, it would likely be in this genre

What is garage rock?

300

Rock lyrics tended to be about these topics

What is rebellion, love and social commentary?


300

Known for his virtuosic guitar playing and psychedelic vibe

Who is Jimi Hendrix?

300

Name one phrase that was used in everyday language from rock culture

What is "rock on!", "living life on the edge", etc.?"

400

This subgenre of rock was known for its theatrical and glittery performances

What is glam rock?


400

This device was used to make electric guitars and other rock instruments louder

What is an amplifier?


400

Known for combining elements of folk music into rock

Who is Bob Dylan?


400

These future genres were heavily impacted by rock music

What is pop, rap, metal, EDM, etc.?

500

This subgenre challenged teenage angst and the rebellious movement

What is grunge?

500
Rock vocalists used these techniques to add intensity to their voices

What is grunt, belting, rasp?

500

Band known for stretching the boundaries of rock and blending the style with many other genres

Who is Led Zeppelin?

500

Rock music remained relevant throughout the years by doing this

What is change, innovation, and experimentation?

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