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Electronic Music History

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What is a common characteristic of electronic dance music?

Absence of a prominent beat
Irregular and unpredictable rhythms
A prominent steady beat counted in fours (correct)
Primarily acoustic instruments

When was the MIDI standard established?

1950s
1970s
1982 (correct)
1990s

Which German band was among the first to popularize electronic music?

Yellow Magic Orchestra
Kraftwerk (correct)
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Moby

In which city did the house music movement begin?

Chicago (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which Japanese band was inspired by Kraftwerk and pioneered synthpop?

Yellow Magic Orchestra (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who created montages of recorded sounds using tape?

Pierre Schaeffer (C) Signup and view all the answers

What term describes modern electronic music for listening, background music, and dance music?

Electronica (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is tempo typically measured in music?

Beats per minute (bpm) (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

Music produced using electronic instruments, often with a prominent, steady beat in groups of four.

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)

A standard established in 1982 that allowed different electronic musical devices to communicate with each other.

Kraftwerk

A German band, influential in pioneering electronic music in the 1970s using synthesizers and drum machines.

House Music

A subgenre of EDM that emerged in Chicago, characterized by low bass synths, booming drum machines, and uplifting vocals.