How To Be Popular In Music School?
The Topic is Popular Music. Be popular in class by knowing what popular music is out there. Enjoy!
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Which answer best explains Popular Music?
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Popular music is essentially music that is popular at any given time. The life-expectancy is highly dependent on society and culture.
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Music that is played or sung by popular people.
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Rock 'n' Roll music and other styles that comes from it.
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Music that is popular today and is highly independent from society and culture
Correct Answer
A. Popular music is essentially music that is popular at any given time. The life-expectancy is highly dependent on society and culture.Explanation
Popular music refers to music that is currently popular or trending in a specific time period. Its popularity is influenced by the preferences and tastes of society and culture. The lifespan or popularity of popular music can vary as it changes with the evolving trends and preferences of the audience.Rate this question:
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Which of the following genres belong to Popular Music?
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Rock 'n' Roll
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Hip Hop
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Heavy Metal
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Jazz
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All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
All of the genres mentioned in the options, Rock 'n' Roll, Hip Hop, Heavy Metal, and Jazz, belong to Popular Music. Popular Music refers to music that is widely appealing and commercially successful, attracting a large audience. These genres have gained significant popularity over time and have a wide fan base, making them part of the popular music category.Rate this question:
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Following the success of the beatles, what was the usual line up for a rock band?
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Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass
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Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar (vocals), Electric Bass and Drums
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Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums
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Piano, Bass, Brass instrument and Drums
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B. Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar (vocals), Electric Bass and Drums -
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Define acid rock
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Guitar-based rock with desultory male vocalists or chirpy female vocalists. It grew in response to the last gasp of dinosaur bands from the 1970s and from the commercial success of bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Also known as modern rock.
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A style of music popularized in the 1950s with words and nonsense syllables sung in harmony by small groups.
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An early form of country music that combines the gospel-tinged vocals of the Blue Ridge Mountain region with folk melodies. Instrumentation generally includes guitars, banjos, mandolins and fiddles.
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Rock music with a repetitive beat and lyrics that is suggestive of psychedelic experiences.
Correct Answer
D. Rock music with a repetitive beat and lyrics that is suggestive of psychedelic experiences.Explanation
Acid rock is a genre of rock music that emerged in response to the decline of dinosaur bands from the 1970s and the commercial success of bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam. It is characterized by guitar-based rock with either desultory male vocalists or chirpy female vocalists. Acid rock is also known as modern rock. This style of music features a repetitive beat and lyrics that evoke psychedelic experiences.Rate this question:
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Define the style Blues
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A style of jazz characterized by rhythmic and harmonic complexity, improvised solo performances and a virtuoso execution.
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A style of music that evolved from southern African-American secular songs and is usually characterized by slow tempo and flatted thirds and sevenths. Blues influenced the development of rock, rhythm and blues and country music.
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A type of music that originated in the West Indies and is characterized by humorous, improvised lyrics often on topical subjects.
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A style of jazz with elaborately syncopated rhythm in the melody and a steadily accented Oom-pah accompaniment.
Correct Answer
B. A style of music that evolved from southern African-American secular songs and is usually characterized by slow tempo and flatted thirds and sevenths. Blues influenced the development of rock, rhythm and blues and country music.Explanation
The correct answer describes the style of Blues as a type of music that originated from southern African-American secular songs. It is characterized by a slow tempo and the use of flatted thirds and sevenths. Blues has had a significant influence on the development of other genres such as rock, rhythm and blues, and country music.Rate this question:
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Define the style Punk
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A type of popular music combining elements of jazz, blues and soul and characterized by syncopated rhythm and a heavy, repetitive bass line.
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A ponderous rock form characterized by brittle, flashy guitar work, unnaturally high-pitched male vocals and an adolescent fascination with the darker side of human experience. Born in the late 1960s of bands such as Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, heavy metal is currently associated with bands such as Metallica and Soundgarden.
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A rock form characterized by aggressive volume, short, angry vocals and often bitter political or hopeless emotional content. It was born as a reaction to the bland corporate rock of 1970s. Early exponents of punk included Sex Pistols, The Clash, Ramones, and Buzzcocks. Punk’s recent revival is attributed to the dominance of sound-alike ‘alterative’ bands.
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The label applied to a rock form featuring distorted guitars, whining vocals and flannel-shirt-wearing band members. It is popularised by and associated primarily with Seattle bands such as Nirvana and Alice in Chains
Correct Answer
C. A rock form characterized by aggressive volume, short, angry vocals and often bitter political or hopeless emotional content. It was born as a reaction to the bland corporate rock of 1970s. Early exponents of punk included Sex Pistols, The Clash, Ramones, and Buzzcocks. Punk’s recent revival is attributed to the dominance of sound-alike ‘alterative’ bands.Explanation
The answer accurately describes punk as a rock form characterized by aggressive volume, short, angry vocals, and often bitter political or hopeless emotional content. It highlights that punk emerged as a reaction to the bland corporate rock of the 1970s and mentions early influential punk bands such as Sex Pistols, The Clash, Ramones, and Buzzcocks. It also acknowledges the recent revival of punk, attributing it to the dominance of sound-alike 'alternative' bands.Rate this question:
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Define the style Jazz
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American music born in the early part of the century from Africanrhythms and slave chants. It has spread from its African-American roots to a worldwide audience. Jazz developed from early 1900’s with small ensemble improvisation to big band swing to the soloing brilliance of bop to thorny atonality and back to the current re-articulation of melody and harmony.
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An early form of country music that combines the gospel-tinged vocals of the Blue Ridge Mountain region with folk melodies. Instrumentation generally includes guitars, banjos, mandolins and fiddles.
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The name for a type of rhythm and blues built on elements of gospel and spiritual music. Often, practitioners such as Sam Cooke maintained two careers simultaneously in soul and popular music.
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A type of music that originated in the West Indies and is characterized by humorous, improvised lyrics often on topical subjects.
Correct Answer
A. American music born in the early part of the century from Africanrhythms and slave chants. It has spread from its African-American roots to a worldwide audience. Jazz developed from early 1900’s with small ensemble improvisation to big band swing to the soloing brilliance of bop to thorny atonality and back to the current re-articulation of melody and harmony.Explanation
Jazz is an American music genre that originated from African rhythms and slave chants. It has evolved and spread globally from its African-American roots. Throughout its development from the early 1900s, jazz has transitioned from small ensemble improvisation to big band swing, showcasing the brilliance of soloing in bop, experimenting with thorny atonality, and eventually returning to a re-articulation of melody and harmony in its current form.Rate this question:
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What is the common form in Popular Music?
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Form in popular music is most often sectional, the most common sections being verse, chorus or refrain, and bridge.
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Sonata form
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Rondo Form
Correct Answer
A. Form in popular music is most often sectional, the most common sections being verse, chorus or refrain, and bridge.Explanation
The common form in popular music is most often sectional, with the most common sections being verse, chorus or refrain, and bridge. This means that popular songs typically consist of different sections that are repeated throughout the song, such as a verse followed by a chorus. This structure allows for catchy and memorable songs that can easily be enjoyed and sung along to by listeners.Rate this question:
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What instruments are used in Popular Music
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Guitar, Bass, keyboards and Drums
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Electronic devices
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Brass and woodwind instruments
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Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass
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All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "All of the above" because popular music can include a wide range of instruments. Guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums are commonly used in popular music genres such as rock, pop, and hip-hop. Electronic devices are also frequently used to create and manipulate sounds in popular music production. Brass and woodwind instruments can be found in genres like jazz and funk. Additionally, string instruments like violin, viola, cello, and double bass can be used in popular music arrangements to add depth and texture to the sound.Rate this question:
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What does Theodor Adorno mean by Standardization?
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Musical elements are original
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The process of developing and agreeing upon technical standards
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Music must have a standard of expectation
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Art of composing Popular Music
Correct Answer
B. The process of developing and agreeing upon technical standardsExplanation
Theodor Adorno's concept of standardization refers to the process of developing and agreeing upon technical standards. In the context of music, it implies a homogenization of musical elements and a conformity to established norms and expectations. Adorno believed that standardization in popular music led to a loss of originality and artistic expression, as it prioritized commercial appeal and mass production over creativity and individuality. This concept highlights Adorno's critique of the music industry's tendency to prioritize profit and conformity over artistic integrity.Rate this question:
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