Pop Music After 1950 Flashcards
What sound was rock n roll?
A frenzied raucous sound.
A strong beat for dancing.
What year was teen pop?
1960’s
What sound was Teen pop?
Slower, non-threatening songs performed by clean, manufactured artists, songs lacked blues influence and raw edge of rock ‘n’ roll.
Female singers took a different path with the rise of girl groups.
Sang close harmony with Doo-wop backing vocals Motown infused original sound with gospel passion, stronger back beat and ‘hook’ lines.
What sound was surf rock?
References to beach culture and a lighter upbeat sound.
What was folk protest music?
Teenagers saw injustice in the world, used music as a tool of expression. Music covered a wide range of social / political issues
What sound is psychedelic rock?
Rock music that was influenced by the psychedelic culture. Used new recording techniques and effects.
What sound is Funk music?
Relied heavily on the bass line.
Employed a strong blues feel.
Relied heavily on syncopation.
What sound is punk music?
A simple style, fast beat, heavy distortion, and shouted protest lyrics.
What sound is disco music?
Constant rhythmic feel from hi-hat on drum kit and pounding bass drum beat
What sound is heavy rock?
overdriven electric guitar sound and prominent use of a backbeat.
Backbeat- accents on second and fourth beats.
Riffs used to support and reinforce the song, used extensively and repetitively.
What sound is progressive rock?
Rock standards with extensive orchestral backings, they are composed longer, are multi-tracked and multi-movement works. Can include experimental electronic music.
What sound is Aussie pub rock?
Lyrics / songs were unashamedly.
Australian and centre around Australian lifestyle, the beach, the BBQ and social issues such as land rights.
In which country did rock ‘n’ roll receive its first airplay on radio?
America
Who was one of the first and most famous performers of rock ‘n’ roll who later became a film star?
Elvis Presley
Who invented the wall of sound?
Phil Spector
