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Which genre emerged as a response to American grunge in the mid-1990s?
Which genre emerged as a response to American grunge in the mid-1990s?
What characterized Britpop's sonic signature?
What characterized Britpop's sonic signature?
Which genre has deep roots in Jamaican folk and Afro-Caribbean music?
Which genre has deep roots in Jamaican folk and Afro-Caribbean music?
What kind of vocals typically feature in reggae music?
What kind of vocals typically feature in reggae music?
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'The Wailers' is associated with which influential figure in reggae music?
'The Wailers' is associated with which influential figure in reggae music?
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Study Notes
Britpop and Alternative Rock
- Britpop emerged as a response to American grunge in the mid-1990s.
Britpop Characteristics
- Britpop's sonic signature was characterized by its bright, catchy melodies, and a strong emphasis on clever lyrics and British culture.
Reggae Roots
- Reggae has deep roots in Jamaican folk and Afro-Caribbean music.
Reggae Vocals
- Reggae music typically features vocals that are laid-back, relaxed, and often use toasting or chanting.
The Wailers and Reggae Influence
- 'The Wailers' is associated with the influential figure Bob Marley, a legendary musician in reggae music.
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Test your knowledge of Britpop, a mid-1990s UK genre within alternative rock that celebrated British identity and drew inspiration from 1960s rock bands. Learn about the movement's sonic signature and influential bands.
