History Of Rock And Roll Exam: Questions With
Solutions
Crossover Right Ans - musical works or performers that gain popularity
with one audience, then another
Cover Right Ans - a new performance or recording of a song previously
recorded by another artist
The Blues Right Ans - An African-American music genre that developed in
the rural American south, showcasing economic hardships
Blues artists Right Ans - Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King
Sharecropping Right Ans - A system of agriculture in which a landowner
allows a tenant to use the land in return for a share of the crops produced on
the land.
Gospel music Right Ans - Worship music of predominantly African-
American churches in the United States characterized by performances by
large choirs often singing in unison
Characteristics of Gospel Right Ans - 1. Call and response
2. Group singing
3. Polyrhythms
4. Rhythmic musical instruments
Elvis Presley Right 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 Right Ans - "The Man in Black" who famously recorded at
Folsom Prison. His path from poverty to fame exemplifies the American
Dream. Rockabilly genre.
Rockabilly Right Ans - A type of popular music, originating in the
southeastern US in the 1950s, combining elements of rock and roll and
country music.
, Doo Wop Right 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. Example: "Sh'Boom" by The Chords.
Origin of Doo Wop Right Ans - started by amateurs or semi-professionals
on street corners in New York and Philadelphia
Chuck Berry Right 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 Right Ans - *introduced R&B to white
audiences
*helped rock and roll go from regional to national audiences
Rhythm and Blues (R&B) Right Ans - A style of music developed by African-
Americans that combines blues and jazz characterized by a strong backbeat
and related variations on syncopated instrumental phrases
Great Migration Right Ans - An early 20th-century mass movement of
African Americans from the Deep South to the industrial North, seeking job
opportunities and fleeing from racism and discrimination.
Alan Freed Right Ans - A disc jockey who began playing R & B on a
Cleveland radio show and gained a wide following from black and white
teenagers due to his on-air attitude and style. He coined the term "Rock and
Roll."
Payola Scandal Right Ans - The practice of DJs taking bribes for record
airplay. US congressional hearings took place. Alan Freed was convicted and
put in jail. His career was over.
Teenagers Right Ans - This group gained influence as a market force in the
1950s. Popular music became oriented toward them.
Movies in Rock 'n' Roll culture, often depicting teens as delinquents Right
Ans - Blackboard Jungle, Rebel Without a Cause, Rock Around the Clock,
Jailhouse Rock
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