Modern Music

Question 1

is a form of music that is intended to be received, appreciated and is marketed to large audiences through the music industry.

Answer 1

Modern Music

Question 2

Modern Music is also known as _______

Answer 2

Popular Music

Question 3

Genres of Modern/Popular Music (4)

Answer 3

COUNTRY MUSIC
RHYTHM AND BLUES
ROCK MUSIC
POP MUSIC

Question 4

American popular music that originated in rural areas of the South and West. ballads, folk songs and dance tunes

Answer 4

COUNTRY MUSIC

Question 4

COUNTRY MUSIC aka

Answer 4

country and western

Question 5

COUNTRY MUSIC date

Answer 5

early 20th century

Question 6

COUNTRY MUSIC instruments

Answer 6

string instruments such as banjos, electric and acoustic guitars, violin, as well as harmonicas.

Question 7

COUNTRY MUSIC singers

Answer 7

Taylor Swift, Freddie Aguilar, Asin

Question 8

What does R&B stand for?

Answer 8

Rhythm and Blues

Question 9

In which decade did Rhythm and Blues originate?

Answer 9

1940s

Question 10

Name three common instruments used in R&B music.

Answer 10

piano,
one or two guitars,
bass,
saxophone, and sometimes background vocalists.

Question 11

What is a common theme found in R&B lyrics?

Answer 11

Triumphs and failures in relationships, freedom, and joy

Question 12

Name a popular R&B singer.

Answer 12

Usher
Ne-Yo
Jay R

Question 13

True or False: R&B music typically includes a large orchestra.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Fill in the blank: R&B originated in the _______.

Answer 14

1940s

Question 15

What types of vocal accompaniment are sometimes included in R&B music?

Answer 15

Background vocalists

Question 16

_____ is characterized by all kinds o f music characterized by a strong rhythmic element and relies heavily on electronic amplification for their performance.

Answer 16

Rock music

Question 17

When did rock music emerge?

Answer 17

Rock music emerged in the 1950s.

Question 18

What instruments are commonly used in rock music?

Answer 18

electric guitar,
electric bass,
drums,
usually as part of a rock group with one or more singers.

Question 19

What themes are often found in rock music lyrics?

Answer 19

Rock music lyrics often explore a wide variety of themes, frequently including social or political issues.

Question 20

Who are some popular rock music singers?

Answer 20

Elvis Presley
Eraserheads
Rico Blanco

Question 21

Rock music also known as _________________

Answer 21

rock and roll

Question 22

What is pop music?

Answer 22

Pop music is a distinct genre of popular music that originated in the US & UK.

Question 23

What defines a hit in pop music?

Answer 23

A hit is a song that sells many copies, and the latest hits are listed every week on the charts.

Question 24

What are some characteristics of pop music?

Answer 24

Pop music is wide-ranging and often borrows elements from other styles such as urban, dance, rock, Latin, and country.

Question 25

When did pop music originate?

Answer 25

Pop music originated in the mid-1950s.

Question 26

Who are some popular pop singers?

Answer 26

Michael Jackson Christina Aguilera and Sarah Geronimo.