AoS5: Conventions of Pop - Rock 'n' Roll Flashcards
1
Q
Melody
A
-12-bar blues
-Catchy + narrow range
-Repeated phrases, guitar riffs and hooks
-Call and response
1
Q
Rhythm, metre and tempo
A
Fast (allegro)
165-185bpm
4/4
Backbeat + syncopation
Swung rhythm and boogie woogie
Loud volume
2
Q
Harmony and tonality
A
Major
Primary triad - 1,4,5
12-bar blues structure
3
Q
Texture
A
Homophonic (melody & accompaniment) - solo singer accompanied by instruments
Repeated patterns
Walking bass
4
Q
Structure
A
Verse-Chorus form with:
-short intro
-solo verses (falsetto? - high male voice)
-chorus
-instrumental + coda at end
-outro
5
Q
Artists
A
Elvis Presley
The Beatles
Little Richard
Beach boys
6
Q
Instruments
A
Piano, electric guitar, drum kit, saxophone
trumpet, harmonica, trombone, double bass
