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Country music originated from a mix of folk music, church music, and African American jazz.
Country music originated from a mix of folk music, church music, and African American jazz.
False
The Carter Family was the first group to become popular in the country music genre.
The Carter Family was the first group to become popular in the country music genre.
True
Jimmie Rodgers was influenced by European operatic music during his musical development.
Jimmie Rodgers was influenced by European operatic music during his musical development.
False
The Grand Ole Opry is a live variety show that broadcasts country music from Nashville, Tennessee.
The Grand Ole Opry is a live variety show that broadcasts country music from Nashville, Tennessee.
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Western music rose to popularity after the introduction of rock and roll in the 1950s.
Western music rose to popularity after the introduction of rock and roll in the 1950s.
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Western swing bands primarily used acoustic instruments for their performances.
Western swing bands primarily used acoustic instruments for their performances.
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Rockabilly emerged when Western swing bands incorporated country and R&B songs.
Rockabilly emerged when Western swing bands incorporated country and R&B songs.
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Hank Williams, a notable country singer-songwriter, was known for his long and successful career.
Hank Williams, a notable country singer-songwriter, was known for his long and successful career.
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Honky tonk music developed in the 1940s and often addressed themes of joy and celebration.
Honky tonk music developed in the 1940s and often addressed themes of joy and celebration.
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The style of bluegrass came from Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys in the 1960s.
The style of bluegrass came from Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys in the 1960s.
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Study Notes
History of Country Music
- Country music's earliest styles were old-time music, a blend of folk music from the British Isles, church music, and African American blues.
- Instruments included acoustic guitar, mandolin, autoharp, fiddle, and banjo.
- The Carter Family were early stars of country music, popular in the 1920s, known for their recordings of folk songs and their harmony singing.
- Jimmie Rodgers, another early star, combined old-time music, blues, and work chants, pioneering a distinctive vocal technique called yodeling.
- The "Grand Ole Opry," a country-music variety show on the radio, became a crucial broadcast platform, solidifying Nashville as the country music capital.
- Western music, a style with horse-like rhythms and cowboy-themed songs, gained popularity in the 1930s and 40s, influencing country music significantly.
- The term "Country and Western music" was introduced to replace the term "hillbilly" music
- Western Swing, characterized by amplified instruments and lively dance music, emerged in Texas, Oklahoma, and California, a major contributor to the sound of country.
- Rockabilly emerged in the mid-1950s, combining country with R&B sounds, features featured electric guitars, stand-up bass and drums.
Country Music (1930-1960)
- Country music was hugely popular during the 1930s and 40s, in part due to radio broadcasting.
- The rise of cowboy image in popular culture strongly influenced the image of country artists.
- Radio and Television were essential in the growth of Country music.
Country Music (1960-Present)
- Country music artists from the 1960s experimented with different sounds.
- Bakersfield sound and Outlaw country emerged as new types of country sounds.
- Country rock was developed, a blend of country and rock music.
- Artists like Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, and others blended country and rock music in a whole new way
- Country pop, a style that blends country's storytelling with pop melodies, emerged.
- A growing number of country music artists began to express progressive political views in their music.
Folk Music and Its Relation to Country Music
- Both folk and country music have roots in the working class and stories of everyday life.
- They use similar instruments like guitars, fiddles, and banjos frequently.
- Folk music is more diverse in terms of themes and instruments. Folk music typically has vocals as the main focus.
- Folk music themes could focus on protest songs, historical events, or simple depictions of life.
- Folk music has a greater emphasis on oral tradition and passing down songs throughout generations.
- Folk instruments may include more unusual tools like spoons, washboards, and more unusual ways to create music.
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Explore the origins and evolution of country music, from its earliest styles to the influences that shaped the genre. Learn about key artists like the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers, and discover how Western music and the Grand Ole Opry contributed to its development. This quiz covers vital elements of country music's rich history.
