HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIEDANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+|| BRAND NEW!!
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History Of Rock And Roll
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History Of Rock And Roll
crossover - ANS musical works or performers that gain popularity with one audience, then another
cover - ANS a new performance or recording of a song previously recorded by another artist
The Blues - ANS An African-American music genre that developed in the rural American south, show...
HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIEDANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+|| BRAND NEW!!
, crossover - ANS musical works or performers that gain popularity with one audience, then
another
cover - ANS a new performance or recording of a song previously recorded by another artist
The Blues - ANS An African-American music genre that developed in the rural American
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south, showcasing economic hardships
Blues artists - ANS Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King
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Gospel music - ANS Worship music of predominantly African-American churches in the United
States characterized by performances by large choirs often singing in unison
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Characteristics of Gospel - ANS 1. Call and response
2. Group singing
3. Polyrhythms
4. Rhythmic musical instruments
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Elvis Presley - ANS "The King of Rock n' Roll" who recorded at Sun Records. His path from
poverty to fame exemplifies the American Dream. Rockabilly genre.
Johnny Cash - ANS "The Man in Black" who famously recorded at Folsom Prison. His path
from poverty to fame exemplifies the American Dream. Rockabilly genre.
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Rockabilly - ANS A type of popular music, originating in the southeastern US in the 1950s,
combining elements of rock and roll and country music.
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Doo Wop - ANS features a vocal group harmony, nonsense syllables, a simple beat,
sometimes little or no instrumentation, and simple music and lyrics. Built upon vocal harmony.
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Example: "Sh'Boom" by The Chords.
Origin of Doo Wop - ANS started by amateurs or semi-professionals on street corners in New
York and Philadelphia
Chuck Berry - ANS pioneer of Rock and Roll known for his guitar riffs, energetic
performances, blend of R&B and Country, and showmanship.
Radio's influence on Rock and Roll - ANS *introduced R&B to white audiences
*helped rock and roll go from regional to national audiences
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