Pop
What is pop short for?
Popular music
What are some instruments typically used in blues/jazz music?
Brass (trumpet, trombone), woodwind (clarinet, oboe, saxophone)
What decade did rock originate?
1930s
Where did Hip Hop originate?
What genre of music is Aretha Franklin from?
Blues/jazz
What type of group originated in the 90s?
Boy/girl groups
What is the name of the blues feature that involves playing music that isn't written down?
Improvisation
What is Elvis' real name?
Elvis Aron Presley
What decade did Hip Hop originate?
1970s
Name one genre that often has a conjunct melody.
Pop
What coincided with the invention of pop?
Teenagers!
What is the name of one type of blues/jazz rhythm?
Syncopation, swing beat
What song was Elvis singing when he caused a scandal on TV?
Hound Dog
Who sings 'Fight the Power'?
Public Enemy
Name one genre that can have many different typical tempos.
Blues/jazz
What is one difference between pop and rock?
Pop music focuses on vocals and beat while rock focuses mainly on instruments like bass and guitar
Who sings Minnie the Moocher?
Cab Calloway
What invention caused the increase in popularity of rock music?
Electric amplified instruments
What is it called when bits of old songs are put into new songs?
Sampling
What genre of music are The Beatles from?
Rock
What topics are pop songs most often about?
Simple themes such as love.
Why does jazz music often have a disjunct melody?
To show off the singer's vocal ability.
On what TV show did Elvis cause a scandal?
The Ed Sullivan show
What is considered the 'first' Hip Hop song?
Rappers Delight by Sugarhill Gang
What genre of music often has a harsh timbre?
Hip Hop