Pop-music

What genre of music developed in the mid-1950s and was first called rock & roll?

Rock-n-Roll.

What are the common features of Rock-n-Roll?

Vocal, hard driving beat, featured electric guitar, heavily amplified sound, grew from rhythm & blues, influenced by country & western, incorporated new technologies.

What is the typical instrumentation of a rock band?

Guitar-based, small core performance group usually consisting of 2 guitars, bass guitar, drum set, keyboards, and often a singer/instrumentalist.

What is the common meter used in rock music rhythm?

Almost always in 4/4 meter.

What are the two commonly utilized forms in rock music?

12-bar blues form and 32-bar A A B A form.

How is melody typically structured in rock music?

Short, repeated melodic patterns built on modes, not major/minor.

What is the harmonic structure commonly found in rock music?

Harmonically simple, usually with 3 or 4 chords.

Who were some of the early performers in rock music?

Bill Haley and His Comets, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, The Platters, Elvis Presley.

What significant event in 1964 impacted the popularity of rock music in the US?

The Beatles' US tour.

What was the first rock musical and who created it?

Hair, created by Gerome Ragni and James Rado with music by Galt MacDermot.

What is the plot of the first rock opera, Tommy?

It describes the life of a deaf, dumb, and blind boy and his attempt to communicate with others.

What is considered the first concept album in rock music?

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles.

What dance style rose in popularity during the 1970s rock music development?

Disco.

What genre blends country music and rock?

Country rock.

What genre emerged in the 1980s characterized by sexually explicit lyrics and costumes?

Heavy metal.

What was a significant technological advancement in rock music during the 1980s?

Increased use of electronic technology, including synthesizers and computers.

What genre developed among young urban blacks and is part of hip-hop culture?

Rap.

What musical style characterized the 1990s with grinding guitar sounds and angry lyrics?

Grunge or alternative rock.

Which famous artist's album 'Graceland' used an African vocal group?

Paul Simon.

What was the impact of the British Invasion in the 1960s?

Rock began to absorb influences from folk and social issues, leading to various genres like folk rock and jazz rock.

Name a few notable bands from the 1990s grunge movement.

Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden.

What was the cultural significance of the song 'Blowin' in the Wind'?

It addressed social issues like the environment and Vietnam.

What was the role of Motown in the evolution of rock music?

It blended R&B with mainstream white music, featuring artists like Diana Ross & the Supremes.

What was the influence of African music on rock in the 1990s?

African music began to influence mainstream music, contributing to the evolution of various genres.

What was the significance of the song 'Tutti Frutti' in rock music history?

Performed by Little Richard, it is a classic example of early rock music.