Popular Music in America Lecture Review

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the lecture on popular music in America, focusing on various artists, genres, and cultural movements.

Rhythm & Blues

A music genre that originated in the 1940s combining jazz, gospel, and blues influences, often characterized by a strong backbeat.

Crossover Artist

An artist who achieves success in multiple music genres or charts, such as the transition from R&B to Rock & Roll.

Marquee Club

A popular performance venue in London where British blues fans gathered to enjoy American blues music.

Punk Music

A genre of rock music that emerged in the 1970s, characterized by its fast tempos, simple instrumentation, and often political lyrics.

Concept Album

An album that is unified by a theme, usually narrative or lyrical, and designed to be listened to in its entirety rather than as individual tracks.

Glam Rock

A style of rock music known for its theatricality, flamboyant outfits, and often larger-than-life personas.

Soul Train

A television show that showcased African American music and dance, known for featuring the Soul Train Line Dance.

Billboard Hot 100

A chart that ranks the top 100 songs in the United States across all genres based on sales, radio play, and online streaming.

The Brill Building

A famous building in New York City known for its concentration of music industry professionals and songwriters during the 1960s.

Psychodelic Music

A genre that emerged in the 1960s characterized by its surrealism, experimental sounds, and ties to the counterculture movement.