Music 104 B Chapters 1 & 2 Flashcards

Podcast Beta

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the style of the song performed by Scott Joplin?

Ragtime

What is the style of the song performed by Bessie Smith?

Blues

What is the style of the song performed by B.B. King?

Urban Blues

What is the style of the song performed by Edwin Hawkins Singers?

Gospel Signup and view all the answers

What is the style of the song performed by The Chords?

Doo-Wop Signup and view all the answers

What is the style of the song performed by Hank Williams?

Country Signup and view all the answers

What is the style of the song performed by Bill Haley and his Comets?

Early Rock and Roll Signup and view all the answers

What is the style of the song performed by Carl Perkins?

Early Rock and Roll Signup and view all the answers

What is the style of the song performed by Eddie Cochran?

Early Rock and Roll Signup and view all the answers

What is the style of the song performed by Elvis Presley?

Early Rock and Roll Signup and view all the answers

What is the style of the song performed by Chuck Berry?

Early Rock and Roll Signup and view all the answers

What is the style of the song performed by Little Richard?

Early Rock and Roll Signup and view all the answers

Which four early American styles were influential in the development of music?

ragtime, tin pan alley, jazz, blues Signup and view all the answers

Which three technological innovations aided the development of early rock and roll music?

magnetic tape recorders, transistor radios, jukeboxes Signup and view all the answers

Which of these events influenced the acceptance or lack of acceptance of rock music? (Select all that apply)

All of these events Signup and view all the answers

The blues style of African American music influences which developments?

rhythm and blues, 12-bar blues form, gospel melismas Signup and view all the answers

Which of these influences did country music have on the development of rock music? (Select all that apply)

Song lyrics often tell stories or are intended to express feelings about people, events, politics, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Which musicians were known for the rockabilly style during the early years of Rock and Roll?

Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Cochran Signup and view all the answers

Which musicians were known for having rhythm and blues roots in the rock and roll style?

Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Little Richard Signup and view all the answers

Early rock and roll came from country and the rhythm and blues traditions.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the style of the song performed by Frankie Avalon?

Teen Idol Pop Signup and view all the answers

What is the style of the song performed by the Beach Boys?

Surf Rock Signup and view all the answers

What is the style of the song performed by James Brown?

Soul Signup and view all the answers

What is the style of the song performed by The Temptations?

Motown Signup and view all the answers

Which answer below best categorizes 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' as performed by the Beatles?

Early British Rock influenced by the Mersey sound and skiffle Signup and view all the answers

Which answer below best categorizes 'I Can't Get No Satisfaction' as performed by the Rolling Stones?

Early British Rock influenced by rhythm and blues of the London area Signup and view all the answers

Which answer below best categorizes 'Louie Louie' as performed by the Kingsmen?

Garage Band (untrained musicians, easy songs to learn) Signup and view all the answers

Which answer below best categorizes 'Wild Thing' as performed by Jimi Hendrix?

American blues revival (rock music heavily influenced by early blues legends) Signup and view all the answers

What was the Payola scandal?

disc jockeys received bribes to play songs Signup and view all the answers

Which answer below best categorizes 'My Generation' as performed by The Who?

Early British Rock influenced by the Mods and music in the cosmopolitan cities Signup and view all the answers

Select all the events that influenced the direction of rock music in the 1960s. (there is more than one answer!)

British invasion of rock bands and blues revival in Britain and America Signup and view all the answers

What was innovative about Phil Spector's wall of sound?

he used many instruments, overdubbed and mixed to create a massive, thick, full sound Signup and view all the answers

Select all the influences that Motown had on its performers. (there is more than one answer!)

They marketed their performers to the white audiences (commercial) Signup and view all the answers

Which performers were known as soul artists (not Motown artists)?

Ray Charles, James Brown, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin Signup and view all the answers

Which performers from the list below influenced the Beatles? (There is more than one answer!)

Bob Dylan Signup and view all the answers

The Beatles were initially influenced by the Mods in London.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Beatles' success was largely due to their ability to play the same tunes year after year.

False Signup and view all the answers

Janis Joplin was part of the American Blues Revival.

True Signup and view all the answers

Eric Clapton played with the Yardbirds, Cream, and was part of the British Blues Revival.

True Signup and view all the answers

Most early British rock groups began by covering songs of other (mostly American) rock groups.

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Musical Styles and Artists

Ragtime is characterized by syncopation and was popularized by Scott Joplin.
Bessie Smith is a notable figure in the Blues genre, recognized for her emotive vocal style.
Urban Blues, exemplified by B.B. King, incorporates electric instruments and focuses on city life themes.
Gospel music, like that performed by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, is rooted in spiritual themes and community worship.
Doo-Wop is identified by vocal harmonies, with The Chords as a significant example.
The Country genre, represented by Hank Williams, tells stories through its lyrics and features traditional instrumentation.
Early Rock and Roll emerged from various influences and is exemplified by artists like Bill Haley, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley.

Influences on Rock Music

Four critical American music styles that shaped early Rock include ragtime, Tin Pan Alley, jazz, and blues.
Technological advancements like magnetic tape recorders, transistor radios, and jukeboxes were pivotal for the spread of early rock and roll.
Major events like the Montgomery bus boycott and Brown vs. Board of Education influenced societal acceptance of rock music.

The blues created a foundation for rhythm and blues, 12-bar blues structure, and gospel melismas.
Country music impacted rock through storytelling lyrics, steady beats, and four-beat patterns.
Rockabilly, blending country and rock, was championed by figures like Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard were instrumental in merging rhythm and blues with rock and roll.

Key Musical Eras and Events

The 1960s rock scene was shaped by anti-war demonstrations, race riots, and assassinations, as well as the British invasion.
Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound" technique involved layering multiple instruments to create a rich audio texture.
Motown's strategy included controlling the image and marketability of its artists to reach wider audiences.

Recognition and Impact of Artists

Soul artists like Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin contributed significantly outside the Motown system.
The Beatles were influenced by various artists including Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, and Buddy Holly, but not the Mods.
Janis Joplin and Eric Clapton played key roles in the American Blues Revival and British Blues scenes, respectively.
Many early British rock bands started by covering American music, forming their unique styles thereafter.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your knowledge of musical styles with these flashcards from Music 104 B. Each card features an audio clip to help you identify the style of renowned artists like Scott Joplin, Bessie Smith, and B.B. King. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of key concepts in these chapters.

Music 104 B Chapters 1 & 2 Flashcards

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

What is the style of the song performed by Scott Joplin?

What is the style of the song performed by Bessie Smith?

What is the style of the song performed by B.B. King?

What is the style of the song performed by Edwin Hawkins Singers?

What is the style of the song performed by The Chords?

What is the style of the song performed by Hank Williams?

What is the style of the song performed by Bill Haley and his Comets?

What is the style of the song performed by Carl Perkins?

What is the style of the song performed by Eddie Cochran?

What is the style of the song performed by Elvis Presley?

What is the style of the song performed by Chuck Berry?

What is the style of the song performed by Little Richard?

Which four early American styles were influential in the development of music?

Which three technological innovations aided the development of early rock and roll music?

Which of these events influenced the acceptance or lack of acceptance of rock music? (Select all that apply)

The blues style of African American music influences which developments?

Which of these influences did country music have on the development of rock music? (Select all that apply)

Which musicians were known for the rockabilly style during the early years of Rock and Roll?

Which musicians were known for having rhythm and blues roots in the rock and roll style?

Early rock and roll came from country and the rhythm and blues traditions.

What is the style of the song performed by Frankie Avalon?

What is the style of the song performed by the Beach Boys?

What is the style of the song performed by James Brown?

What is the style of the song performed by The Temptations?

Which answer below best categorizes 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' as performed by the Beatles?

Which answer below best categorizes 'I Can't Get No Satisfaction' as performed by the Rolling Stones?

Which answer below best categorizes 'Louie Louie' as performed by the Kingsmen?

Which answer below best categorizes 'Wild Thing' as performed by Jimi Hendrix?

What was the Payola scandal?

Which answer below best categorizes 'My Generation' as performed by The Who?

Select all the events that influenced the direction of rock music in the 1960s. (there is more than one answer!)

What was innovative about Phil Spector's wall of sound?

Select all the influences that Motown had on its performers. (there is more than one answer!)

Which performers were known as soul artists (not Motown artists)?

Which performers from the list below influenced the Beatles? (There is more than one answer!)

The Beatles were initially influenced by the Mods in London.

The Beatles' success was largely due to their ability to play the same tunes year after year.

Janis Joplin was part of the American Blues Revival.

Eric Clapton played with the Yardbirds, Cream, and was part of the British Blues Revival.

Most early British rock groups began by covering songs of other (mostly American) rock groups.

Study Notes

Musical Styles and Artists

Influences on Rock Music

Development of Rock and Related Genres

Key Musical Eras and Events

Recognition and Impact of Artists

Studying That Suits You

Description

More Like This

Ragtime: Cakewalk and Southern Music

Ragtime and Cakewalk Music History

Jazz Chapter 3 Quiz and Flashcards

Maple Leaf Rag Overview