DISCO! Flashcards

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What is DISCO?

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a genre of dance-orientated pop music/improvised dance

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Decade?

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70s

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Features?

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often reverberated vocals over a steady four on the floor beat
hi-hat pattern with open hi-hat on off-beat
syncopated electric bassline
4/4
fast tempo
luscious orchestral arrangements
verse and chorus structure
escapist lyrics about love and dancing
synthesizer
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Examples of Bands/Artists

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Gloria Gaynor-Never can say goodbye
Bee Gees-Stayin Alive
Donna Summer-I feel love
ABBA-Dancing Queen

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