Rock Basics Flashcards
Know more about Rock music and its history.
What is the generally understood difference between the terms “rock” and “rock & roll?”
- rock & roll originated in the late-1940s
- rock & roll evolved into rock in the 1960s
What musical features distinguish rock & roll from other genres?
widely divergent subgenres or styles
From what genres of music did rock & roll originate?
gospel, folk music, country music, jump blues, chicago blues, swing, boogie-woogie
What was rock & roll called at its inception?
rockabilly
Classic rock & roll is played with what four instruments?
- lead guitar
- rhythm guitar
- bass guitar (or electric bass), and
- a drum kit
What does the “British Invasion” mean?
It is used to describe rock & roll, beat, and pop performers from the UK who became popular in the United States.
Who was the first person credited for using the phrase “rock & roll” to describe the type of music he played?
Alan Freed
Which song recorded in 1951 is claimed to be the first rock & roll record?
Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats (which was Ike Turner and his band The Kings of Rhythm recordingunder a different name)
Why did Alan Freed use the phrase rock & roll?
He used it to describe a mix of “black and white” music for a multiracial audience.
In what year did rock & roll reach its peak?
1964, with the British Invasion
Why was rock & roll credited for inspiring the Civil Rights Movement within mainstream American society?
It was because both African-American and white teens enjoyed listening to this genre of music.
Who was considered the greatest “teen idol” of the rock & roll era?
Elvis Presley
What type of dancing was revived when rock & roll came about?
the jitterbug dance
Which term is applied to a rhythmic accentuation on even beats in rock & roll?
backbeat
What was the term “rocking” associated with during the early stages of rock & roll?
“rocking” had a double meaning:
- dancing
- a thinly veiled allusion to sex
