[Part 5]- AS02: Popular music Flashcards
1
Q
This is a question about the pop music of the 1990s to present.
Identify three features of DR SMITH from this musical genre.
A
- D-dynamics- N/A- varied
- R- rhythm- a syncopated rhythm, that could also be layered or use an ostinato
- S-structure- use of song structures [e.g- verse and chorus], instrumentals, bridges, pre- choruses, intros and an outro and a middle 8 aswell
- M-melody- a melody that is simple and repetitive, with a hook or a riff
- I-instrumentation- use of electronics, a drum kit or a use of rap
- T-texture- a texture that has melody over chords, bass or a multi-track
- H-harmony- a harmony, that has a chord progression or a use of power chords
2
Q
What are the dynamics, of the pop music of, the 1990s to present ?
A
- D-dynamics- N/A- varied
3
Q
What’s the rhythm, of the pop music of, the 1990s to present ?
A
- R- rhythm- a syncopated rhythm, that could also be layered or use an ostinato
- ; a backbeat could also be used in the rhythm
4
Q
What’s the structure, of the pop music of, the 1990s to present ?
A
- S-structure- use of song structures [e.g- verse and chorus], instrumentals, bridges, pre- choruses, intros and an outro and a middle 8 aswell
5
Q
What’s the melody, of the pop music of, the 1990s to present ?
A
- M-melody- a melody that is simple and repetitive, with a hook or a riff
6
Q
What’s the instrumentation, of the pop music of, the 1990s to present ?
A
- I-instrumentation- use of electronics, a drum kit or a use of rap
7
Q
What’s the texture, of the pop music of, the 1990s to present ?
A
- T-texture- a texture that has melody over chords, bass or a multi-track
8
Q
What’s the harmony, of the pop music of, the 1990s to present ?
A
- H-harmony- a harmony, that has a chord progression or a use of power chords
9
Q
What’s the tempo and metre, of the pop music of, the 1990s to present ?
A
- tempo- one tempo
- metre- and, a steady constant beat
