Jazz
The most popular genre of the 1930s.
What is Jazz?
Name any artist from the 1950s or 1960s.
Who is Elvis, Brenda Lee, The Supremes, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles etc. ?
Rock took a backseat during the 1970s, this genre came to the forefront of popular music during the decade.
What is Disco?
This television network aired on August 1, 1981 debuting with the song, "Video Killed the Radio Star."
What is MTV?
Name any artist from the 1990s.
Who is Nirvana, Alanis Morissette, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers etc. ?
A singer with low male vocals that can be picked up at higher frequencies when mic'd.
What is a crooner?
Folk music, a genre that developed more in the 60s, as a response to the hardships within society, focused on this musical element most.
What are lyrics?
Bands within this genre focus more on their aesthetics rather than a hard hitting message with their music; they may also have a more flamboyant feel.
What is Glam Metal/Rock?
This concert was held in 1985 in Wembley Stadium with a star lineup concert that raised money for the Ethiopian Famine Relief Fund.
What is Live Aid?
This ever-changing, world dominating tool, was the largest development that assisted in the advancement and accessbility of music within the 90s.
What is technology?
Jazz music can be divided into two subgenres, one of which emphasizes highly on improvisation in live performance.
What are Swing and Big-Band?
This famous musician was quoted to say "Rhythm and Blues had a baby, and it's name is Rock and Roll".
Who is Little Richard?
Daily Double!!
What musical is Ms. Joseph directing with the Drama Club next semester?
Mamma Mia!
Still sold today, this is the most popular style of solid body electric guitar.
What is the Les Paul?
Alternative Rock can be divided into these two sub-genres during the decade of the 90s.
What are Grunge and Punk?
Jazz during the 1940s was influenced by this historical event, causing a patriotic shift in popular music.
What is World War II?
The Beatles are one of the most influential bands within this particular genre of Rock and Roll. Not to be confused with Jam Bands, this genre from the 60s emphasizes bands who write, perform and market their own music with little to no major label influence.
What is a Self-Contained Band?
Combining rock music with other genres, such as classical or opera, is used in this subgenre.
What is Progressive Rock?
Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax pioneered the sound of THRASH metal and helped preserve showmanship of rock in the 1980s, these (4) bands are called this term/genre.
What is the Big Four?
Combining "Rap" and "Metal" lyrics or musicianship together creates this sub-genre. Artist's within this genre are Beastie Boys, Limp Bizkit, Rage Against the Machine etc.
What is Rap Metal, NuMetal?
Apathetic to Negative Sentiments, Refusal to Conform, and Aggressive Beats and Rhythms represent this for Rock and Roll.
What are Pillars, Building Blocks etc. ?
This concept changed the trajectory of music in the 50s/60s by causing people to question their ideals and beliefs, particularly pertaining to music and how it builds community.
What is Moral Panic?
In both the 1960s and 1970s, artists from the UK gained popularity within the U.S jumpstarting this sub-genre or era of popular music.
What is "British Invasion"?
The fundamental formula for Rock and Roll requires combining these two musical elements.
What is African American Rhythm and Blues, and Speed and Electricity?
NWBHM stands for this acronym.
What is New Wave of British Heavy Metal?