Protest, Folk and Folk Rock Flashcards
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Folk music define
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Originates in traditional popular culture
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Define protest
Folk
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Popular songs written for a social change and movement
E.g. Civil rights
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Folk rock define
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Resembles folk music but incorporates the stronger beat of rock music with electric instruments
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Dates
Folk
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Revived in 1950s
Success in 1960s
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Reasons
Folk
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Cold War, anti war and civil rights movements, Vietnam war
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Artist
Folks
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Bob Dylan
Joan Baez
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Changes
Folk
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Acoustic, in amplified performances in coffee shops –> Newport festival performances
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Folk characteristics
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Poetic lyric about social issues Simple rhythm accompaniment Natural instruments Small venues Simple melodies and structure to be memorable Listening not dancing
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Folk rock music
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Larger ensembles Electric amplified instruments Louder Same characteristics Some techniques by instruments
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Example
Folk
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Times are changing
Bob Dylan
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Techniques in times are changing
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Waltz feel- no back beat emphasis No tempo change Variations of key in interlude Small range of fifths (g-d) Homophonic Nasal voice with no distortion on guitar
