Music and Rhythm Section Dynamics

<p>By coordinating to avoid musical conflict (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They sustain chords while the guitar plays its rhythmic part (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He established the singer as the star of the show. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bing Crosby (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rise of vocalists without band affiliations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>I’ve Got a Crush on You (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It made maintaining large groups of musicians too costly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elvis Presley (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They gained fame for their harmony singing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His rebellious charm and good looks. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Banjos (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It led to Bob Wills's band gaining significant national attention. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His rustic back-porch musician image (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Big band elements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>T for Texas (C), Blue Yodel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They featured major stars like Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Yodeling Cowboy (A), The Singing Brakeman (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roy Acuff (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nashville (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acuff-Rose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Tennessee Waltz (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Miami (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1946 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It became a prestigious country music radio show. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The establishment of Acuff-Rose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three-finger roll (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Country and western had a distinct cultural association. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Memorable cowboy movies and radio shows (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primarily aimed at Black audiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of familiarity between white Americans and Black culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They helped establish it during its rise to national recognition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It established clear distinctions between genres. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A lead singer supported by harmonizing backup vocals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>AABA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is characterized by a compound time rhythm. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a dangerous influence rooted in racial stereotypes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Black men were depicted as defiant and hypersexual. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Sh-Boom' by The Chords. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Street singing contests without instruments. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reinforced racial stereotypes about Black men. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The bass guitar provides a harmony foundation in a rhythm section, playing an octave lower than a guitar to create a lower sonic position.

Rhythm guitar adds harmonic depth by playing full chords, complementing bass and drums, and can be acoustic or electric.

The lead singer creates melodic interest and delivers lyrics effectively, often with a degree of rhythmic freedom that contrasts with the structured accompaniment.

Background vocals (harmony) either support the melody or add echoes, and are usually coordinated with the lead vocals to avoid conflicts.

The rhythm section (bass, drums, and rhythm guitar) creates the harmonic and rhythmic foundation for a song, with instruments filling in and coordinating time.

Sinatra shifted the focus from bands to individual singers, paving the way for rock and roll stars like Elvis.

High costs and singer popularity led to the decline of big bands in the late 1940s.

Pop singers like Crosby, The Andrews Sisters, and Mills Brothers gained recognition independent of big bands.

The pop music industry shifted its attention from large bands to solo vocalists.

Sinatra started with big bands (Harry James, Tommy Dorsey) and later went solo, becoming a hugely successful singer in the post-WWII era

A hugely influential singer in the 1930s and 40s, both in terms of pop music and film.

Maintaining large bands became too expensive, contributing to their decline.

Big Bands influenced the subsequent emergence of solo singers and paved the way for newer music genres.

A genre combining big band and cowboy music elements, popularized by artists like Bob Wills and Milton Brown.

A prominent Western Swing band that played a key role in shaping the genre's popularity.

A pivotal figure in early country music, known for his yodeling and 'Blue Yodel' song.

A famous song by Jimmie Rodgers that showcased his yodeling style and influenced many artists.

Country music's rise to widespread acceptance and appeal.

The significant impact films had in introducing and popularizing western music to audiences.

The strategic promotion and presentation of artists and their music to influence public perceptions and sales.

The initial group of people who enjoyed western music before its widespread acceptance.

Bluegrass music frequently features instrumental solos, often with a high level of technical skill, showcasing virtuoso musicianship.

Earl Scruggs revolutionized banjo playing with his "three-finger roll" technique, allowing for more complex musical passages.

Bill Monroe's band, with its virtuoso solos, inspired many musicians to embrace the bluegrass style later on.

Country and western music gained national recognition in the early 1950s, thanks to its presence in films, radio shows, and popular stars.

Early rock and roll blurred the lines between pop, country, and western music, while maintaining their distinct characteristics.

Rhythm and blues (R&B) music was largely separate from mainstream pop, country, and western, perceived as music for Black Americans.

The growth of R&B mirrored that of country and western, both contributing to the development of early rock and roll.

Rhythm and blues (R&B) emerged after World War II as popular music created by Black musicians for Black audiences, largely existing outside of mainstream pop.

Country singers like Roy Acuff gained immense popularity among American soldiers during World War II, with Acuff even being voted the best singer by soldiers in Munich, surpassing Frank Sinatra.

During the Battle of Okinawa, Japanese attackers referenced Roy Acuff in their battle cry, likely as an insult directed at American soldiers.

Many Southerners migrated north during World War II to fill factory jobs created by the war effort, bringing their love of country and western music with them.

After World War II, Nashville became the primary hub for country and western music, surpassing growth on the West Coast, largely due to the Grand Ole Opry and the development of a robust recording and publishing industry.

The Grand Ole Opry, established in Nashville in 1925, became the most prestigious country music radio show by the late 1940s, further solidifying Nashville's position as a country music center.

The founding of Acuff-Rose, a publishing firm by Roy Acuff and Fred Rose in 1942, was a catalyst for Nashville's music industry growth by focusing on getting their songs recorded and performed by country artists.

Acuff-Rose's success grew after Patti Page's version of "The Tennessee Waltz" became a hit in 1950, further solidifying their position as a leading country music publisher.

In 1946, Fred Rose signed the then-unknown Hank Williams as a songwriter, further strengthening Acuff-Rose's influence in the country music industry.

Doo-wop emerged in urban America after World War II, often a cappella due to instrument scarcity.

Doo-wop features a lead singer with harmonizing backup vocals, creating a distinct sound.

Doo-wop songs typically follow an AABA structure, with a compound time rhythm divided into three equal beats.

Rhythm and blues, including doo-wop, Chicago blues, and Atlantic pop, were categorized together in the music market.

The Stagger Lee myth portrays Black men as defiant and hypersexual, a stereotype that fueled anxieties about rhythm and blues.

Many white listeners interpreted songs like Muddy Waters's 'I Just Wanna Make Love to You' through racial stereotypes, misunderstanding Black culture.

White teenagers embraced rhythm and blues in the early 1950s, sparking concern from parents about its impact.

Parents feared that rhythm and blues, particularly its portrayal of Black men, would negatively influence white youth.