GENRE 1
What is Disco?
Disco was immensely popular in the 70s and happened mostly in urban locations with its funky dance rhythms
What is Synth Pop?
A type of new wave music where the synthesizer was the main instrument due to it recent invention!
Describe 70s Punk Rock -
A loud, fast moving, and aggressive form of rock
Who is Elton John?
A mega star of the 70s, Elton John produced a balled filled rock style with timeless classics! Elton JOhn was known for his amazing piano skills and vocals!
Describe Blondie -
Pioneer in the American New Wave scene in the 1970s
Describe Joni Mitchell -
Began as a folk singer songwriter and as the 70s went on became more satirical, often satirizing the lives of housewives.
What is Heavy Metal?
One of the most prominent rock styles in the 70s, this used heavy drums and gritty electric guitar!
What is Alt Rock?
This form of rock became popular in the 80s and was a little different from mainstream or commercial rock
Describe New Wave Rock n Roll -
A broad subgenre of rock ‘n’ roll that combines elements of punk rock, mainstream pop music, art rock, synth pop, funk, and reggae
Who is Led Zepplin?
band from England, dementated the 70s music market and create epic rock songs
Describe Queen
Experimented with fusing many different genres, most notably creating operatic heavy rock
Describe James Brown -
“Godfather of Soul”
What is Glam Rock?
A style of rock defined by musicians who were outrageous clothes and makeup and were trend setting.
What is Contemporary R&B?
New age R&B with new added elements of pop, funk and electronic music
Describe Arena Rock
Musicians of this “genre” played in sold out arenas (hence the name)
Who is Fleetwood Mac?
English, grammy award winning band, created a folksy, country infused style of rock
Describe David Bowie
Best known for his shifting persona and genre hopping
Describe Stevie Wonder -
Was one of the musicians that build the foundation for modern soul
What is Industrial Music?
A style of music that draws on harsh, aggressive mechanical sounds in a fusion of rock and EDM.
What is Techno?
Purely electronic music with modulated vocals often set at a very fast tempo of 120 bpm.
Describe Progressive Rock
Emphasizes ambitious compositions, experimentation, concept-driven lyrics, and musical virtuosity.
Describe The Ramones
Often cited as being a founder of Punk Rock
Describe AC/DC
Laid the groundwork for hard rock
Describe The Bee Gees
Played a massive role in the disco genre, with an emphasis on vocal falsetto and disco rhythms
What is Funk?
Similar to disco, funk uses danceable rhythms fused with jazz to make a fun, groovy music style.
What is Classic Rock?
the epitome of the 80s, bands like queen,The who and more who create rock
Describe Singer-Songwriters in the 70s
Often featured minimal accompaniment
Lyrics that were personal
Describe Devo -
Precursor to the “synth-pop” of the 80s
Describe Pink Floyd
A progressive rock group from London
Who was one of the most popular artists of the 80s decade?
Micheal Jackson