Genres: Disco And Funk

Question 1

Disco music and funk were evolutions of soul combined with elements of early electronic music and rock, first ? in the mid ? in which the melody and harmony were less important.

Answer 1

Evolving.

60s.

Question 2

The early exponent of funk was ? ? who wrote songs with an emphasis on the first beat of the bar, being easy to ? to, speeding up music and adding funkier backing using ?-?-?-? style drums, relying heavily on technology and the use of synths and tape loops.

Answer 2

James Brown.
Dance.
Four-on-the-floor.

Question 3

Disco became popular in the mid 70s/early 80s, seen by some as an ? to heavy rock. Many disco musicians had come from funk bands.

Answer 3

Alternative.

Question 4

Synths became more ? available and the incorporation of them with the band was an important part of the sound.

Answer 4

Commercially.