Summary of Rock n' Roll 1950-60's

Question 1

Describe the lyrics

Answer 1

simple, repetitive, memorable

teenage concerns, love relationships, school,

Question 2

Describe the tempo

Answer 2

allegro, 4/4

Question 3

Describe the harmony

Answer 3

major,

chords 1, 4 and 5

Question 4

Describe the melody

Answer 4

blues notes
catchy melody
riffs and hooks on guitar
repeated phrases
narrow vocal range

Question 5

Describe the Dynamics

Answer 5

consistent loud volume forte
louder in chorus
fortissimo achieved through amplification

Question 6

Describe the rhythm

Answer 6

backbeat on 2nd 4th beats
walking base line
syncopation
swung rhythms
boogie woogie rhythms

Question 7

describe the texture

Answer 7

homophonic melody and accompaniment

solo singer and instruments

Question 8

Describe the articulation

Answer 8

harsh, brash and raw sound

accents on backbeat on 2nd and 4th

Question 9

Describe the accompaniment

Answer 9

sometimes call and response

lead singer backed by instruments in band

Question 10

Describe the form and structure

Answer 10

verse chorus structure with short introduction
instrumental
solo verses
ends in coda/outro

Question 11

Describe the vocal performance and technique

Answer 11

mainly male
high pitch vocals called falsetto
shouty tone
scat singing
cheers

Question 12

describe the technology used

Answer 12

amplifiers
reverb
echo
double track lead for rich sound

Question 13

Name some artists

Answer 13

elvis presley, beetles, beach boys

Question 14

Describe the instrumentation

Answer 14

piano, drum kit, saxophone, trumpet, harmonica, double bass, electric guitar,