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American Popular Music
Different genres of musics from the 1950s to the 1970s
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7th Grade
10/30/2013

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1970s rock
Definition
melodic with smooth melodies

example: carpenters
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1970s folk rock
Definition
emphasized meaningful lyrics with smooth melodies.
example: America
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innovative music
Definition
Taking two different styles of music and putting them into one song.
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general rock
Definition
reflects attitudes and issues of the day
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rhythm and blues music
Definition
combines the expressive soul of blues with rhymes of rock. Virtuosic singing complex harmonies.
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rap music
Definition
improvisation clever and elaborate rhyme scheme. spoken lyrics over a hard driving beat.
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alternative
Definition
lyrics are emotional and honest. Deals with anxieties of young people. also known as grunge music.
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1970s funk
Definition
Featured complex & vibrant rhythms
example: Kool and the Gang
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1970s Disco
Definition
strong steady dance beat.
example: Beegees
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1960s hard rock
Definition
long songs 5-10 minutes long with intricate solos.
Example: Jimmy Hendrix
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1960s folk
Definition
lyrics were about social issues.
Bob Dylan
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1960s motown
Definition
sung by African Americans
example: Temptation
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soul
Definition
emotional and expressive
example: Aretha Franklin
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soul
Definition
emotional and expressive
example: Aretha Franklin
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California Sound
Definition
5 part vocal harmonies
example: Beach Boys
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4 influential rock musicians from the 1950s
Definition
a. Bill Haley
b. Chuck Berry
c. Richie Valeno
d. Elvis
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4 types of music in the 1970s
Definition
Rock
Folk rock
Funk
Disco
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Five types of music from the 1960s
Definition
Hard rock
Folk
Motown
Soul
California sound
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