AOS2 - Rock Music of the 1960s & 70s

Question 1

What did rock music evolve from?

Answer 1

Rock and roll

Question 2

What chords did they usually use?

Answer 2

I, IV and V, like blues songs

Question 3

What are power chords?

Answer 3

Chords using the tonic (first note) and the fifth

Question 4

Examples of rock bands?

Answer 4

The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Queen

Question 5

Typical Instrumentation of rock music?

Answer 5

Lead Electric Guitar, Rhythm electric guitar, lead singer, bass guitar and drum kit

Also sometimes used pianos or synths

Question 6

Examples (3) of effects used on the guitars? (With description)

Answer 6

Reverb - a sort of delay echo

Feedback - when a sound is funnelled over and over again between the guitar and amp

Distortion - creates a fuzzy or growling tone

Question 7

What were the different types of rock music? (6)

Answer 7

Hard Rock
Punk Rock
Heavy Metal
Glam Rock
Progressive Rock
Psychedelic Rock

Question 8

Describe Hard Rock

Answer 8

Loud, Distorted Electric Guitar which played power chords

Question 9

Describe Punk Rock

Answer 9

Contained lyrics about anarchy and rebellion, and these were often shouted

Question 10

Describe Heavy Metal

Answer 10

Very distorted, extremely long guitar solos and very aggressive

Question 11

Describe Glam Rock

Answer 11

Theatrical and sparkly outfits, had more of a rock n roll feel and is easier to listen to

Question 12

Describe Progressive Rock

Answer 12

• Themed albums (Pink Floyd The Wall)
  -Experimental with lots of electronic effects
• Long instrumentals

Question 13

Describe Psychedelic Rock

Answer 13

• Recreated surreal experiences similar to hallucinogenic drugs
• Unusual instrumentation
• Used inspiration from other cultures