History Of Rock & Roll: Exam 1 – Correct & Complete
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Music, Music, Music by Teresa Brewer Right Ans - -beat is on the downbeat
and beat 3
-instrumental intro
-piano and percussion, brass and winds
-straight rhythm, non-offensive lyrics, melody focused
-AABA format
-typical pop/tin pan alley song
Cry by Johnny Ray Right Ans - -begins with harmonized backup vocals, use
of falsetto
-piano, bells, guitar and drums, declamatory and emotional vocal style
-lyrics speak of heartbreak
-typical pop/tin pan alley song
Too Young by Nat King Cole Right Ans - -one of the first typical pop/tin pan
alley songs directed towards teens
-strings, piano solo, strings
-crooning vocal style, ending vibrato
-typical pop/tin pan alley song
Blue Tango by Leroy Anderson Right Ans - -hit instrumental (no vocals)
-example of the post WWI fascination with 'exotic' music
-strings, winds, drums provide an ostinato
-tango rhythm
-melody is most important
-typical pop/tin pan alley song
Ostinato Right Ans - A highly repetitive riff (Ex. used in Blue Tango by
Leroy Anderson)
Doggie in the Window by Patti Page Right Ans - -example of a novelty song,
very cutesy
-piece is in 3/4 waltz time
-strings, winds, harmonized vocals
-vocals are clear and in forefront
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