Summary of Rock n' Roll 70's- 80's

Question 1

Describe the lyrics

Answer 1

wider range

about politics, religion, philosophy

Question 2

Describe the tempo

Answer 2

4/4

Question 3

Describe the harmony and tonality

Answer 3

auxiliary chords
chromatic chords
modulation

Question 4

Describe the melody

Answer 4

lead singer and lead electric guitar riffs based on short sections of melody

Question 5

describe the dynamics

Answer 5

fortissimo, due to heavy amplification

Question 6

describe the rhythm

Answer 6

strong driving
incessant drumming patterns
heavy bass drum and backbeat

Question 7

describe the texture

Answer 7

homophonic melody and accompaniment

thick polyphonic with instruments

Question 8

describe the articulation

Answer 8

distortion, echo, delay, overdrive, wah wah

Question 9

describe the accompaniment

Answer 9

lead singer and band

band play accompaniment, bass line, chords

Question 10

describe the form and structure

Answer 10

verse chorus, long intros

memorable chrorus, modulations

Question 11

describe the vocal performance

Answer 11

male lead
low raspy growly voice
high pitch screams with vibrato but NOT falsetto

Question 12

describe the technology

Answer 12

amplication distortion delay, reverb

Question 13

describe the instrumentation

Answer 13

lead, drum kit, trio of guitars

sometimes electric keyboard, synthesiser