Context & Culture
This decade followed the movements for peace and civil rights.
1970s
This genre featured steady dance beats, club culture, and flashy fashion.
What is disco?
This “Queen of Disco” recorded “I Feel Love.”
Who is Donna Summer?
These made music more portable and easy to share.
What are cassette tapes?
This political scandal increased distrust in the U.S. government.
What is Watergate?
This genre emphasized groove, syncopation, and strong bass lines.
What is funk?
This band created Saturday Night Fever hits and defined disco harmonies.
Who are the Bee Gees?
This type of recording allowed artists to layer multiple sounds in one song.
What is multi-track recording?
This 1973 event caused rising prices and economic stress worldwide.
What is the oil crisis?
This fast, simple, and rebellious genre promoted a DIY attitude.
What is punk rock?
This artist created Songs in the Key of Life and blended soul, funk, and pop.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
These electronic instruments expanded new sounds and textures in music.
What are synthesizers?
This war ended in the 1970s but continued to influence music and public opinion.
What is the Vietnam War?
This genre from Jamaica featured offbeat rhythms and themes of peace and resistance.
What is reggae?
This artist released What’s Going On, addressing war and inequality.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
These events turned bands into massive cultural spectacles with large crowds.
What are tours or arena tours?
Artists often created this type of music to address issues like poverty, racism, and inequality.
What is message music?
This rock subgenre included long songs, concept albums, and complex musicianship.
What is progressive rock?
This reggae artist became a global symbol of unity and peace.
Who is Bob Marley?
At these community events in the Bronx, DJs looped breaks and MCs performed.
What are block parties?