Music Genres Flashcards
Name 1 country artist that we mentioned in class.
Any from class
Why did the music industry try to make country music “less country”?
So it would appeal to more people and sell more
True or False: Rock & Roll helped with the integration of culture
True
What did Ralph Peer do in 1927 that was unheard of in the music industry?
Go out into the country to find musicians
What blind musician was one of the first, most iconic R&B singers?
Ray Charles
What is the main goal of Rock music?
Authenticity
True or False: Pop music blends and uses all different styles of music.
True
Explain how the radio stations and record companies work together to make them both successful.
Record companies give music to the radio stations to play. The radio stations advertise for the record companies.
What other types of music is country music deeply rooted in?
Folk. Bluegrass.
What is 1 of the major effects of HipHop culture?
Choose from the list in class
Explain how Rock and R&B music helped with the integration of culture
There are many iconic artists of different races. People could bond over the music and find something in common.
When did R&B music first become popular?
1940’s
Urbanization = ?
A population shift from rural to urban areas (country to city)
What decade did HipHop culture emerge in?
1970’s
Name 1 HipHop aritst that we mentioned in class.
Any from class
Rock & Roll emerged during what decade?
1950’s
Genres = ?
Categories of music with shared traits
Name 1 pop artist that we mentioned in class.
Any from class
Name one R&B artist that we mentioned in class.
Any from class
What big city did R&B grow out of?
Atlanta, GA
What was the first rap record that became famous?
Rapper’s Delight
Why was Rock & Roll considered controversial at first?
People thought it was crude and talked about inappropriate things. Promoted delinquent behavior.
What was the original purpose of Pop music?
To make money.
OR to be an alternative to Rock.
How did urbanization affect the emerging music industry?
Many cultures mixed and blended. That’s where we get new styles of music, or new genres.
Pop is short for __________
Popular
What is the focus of R&B music?
Storytelling
What are the 4 pillars of HipHop?
Rap. DJ. B-boying. Graffiti.
Why do older generations sometiems not approve of newer music?
They are not open minded about what is new. They might think that it is crude or inappropriate. It is very differnet than what they are used to.
Name a rock artist/band that we mentioned in class
Any from class
The late 80’s and early 90’s are referred to as the _______ Age of HipHop.
Golden
