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HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL CHAPTERS 1-3 STUDY GUIDE
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HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL: CHAPTERS 1-3 STUDYGUIDE
Chord - Answers-More than one note sounding together
Note - Answers-Sound with a definite pitch
Verse - Answers-Same melody, harmony, and rhythm, but new lyrics
Chorus - Answers-Repeats and seldom changes; best known part of song
Melody - Answers-Distinct pattern of notes, a song's tone
Harmony - Answers-Supports the melody; chord progression
Rhythm - Answers-Organization of musical events in time
Sheet Music - Answers-Required the ability to read and realize said music using voice
or instruments. This meant that there was no single way to perform a song. Recordings
are now more popular and people expect the song to sound like the most popular
recording.
The Acoustic Era (1850-1925) - Answers-Converted vibrations in air into sounds and
etched them on a cylinder with pliable material (low fidelity). Thomas Edison created the
phonograph (expensive).
Phonograph - Answers-First sound recording device made available to public. A
performance could only produce 10-12 recordings; could not be mass produced.
The Record - Answers-Recorded sound on flat disc, easier to mass produce.
78 RPMs - Answers-Standard recording from 1920-1950. Could hold three minutes of
music. Until 1947, all recorded popular songs were forced onto one side of a 78.
The Electric Era - Answers-Invention of microphone in 1925(no longer had to yell song
at crowd). The sounds were converted in electric currents then amplified (got rid of
hissing and popping) and converted back to vibrations. Recording sessions were live
performances and the quality depended on the skill of the engineer and the acoustics of
the studio. Engineers became skilled at arranging people around microphone.
Portamento - Answers-Style of sliding from one note to another through other notes of a
melody
, Recording Sound on Tape - Answers-After WWII, microphones were used to create a
magnetic impression on a piece of tape. This could be used to recreate electrical
impulses which could be converted back to acoustic sound or etched in a disc. Allowed
for editing of a recording, which was difficult but meant the performance didn't have to
be live.
Overdubbing - Answers-Process of recording something over the top of a existing
recording. Multi-track recording. Better at enhancing a recording than at fixing mistakes.
Les Paul/Mary Ford - Answers-He was told that all guitarists sound the same. In
40s/50s he and his wife recorded many parts at the same time, creating the effect of
many guitarists/vocalists.
Second Hand - Answers-Device used by Les Paul to record and playback sounds from
a magnetic tape onto a tape recorder. Used two parts of one tape.
Multi-Track Recording - Answers-Tape allows for two separate recordings (two-track
recorders). They became popular in the late 60s when 4 and 8 tracks were available. (In
mid 70s 32+ tracks were common) allowed for musicians to record at different times but
be on same song.
33 RPMs - Answers-1947. Columbia releases the 33 RPM (Long-Playing) LP 25
min/side. Typically jazz or classical music and geared towards adults because of higher
price.
45 RPMs - Answers-1949 RCA released the 45 RPM (Single) 5 min/side. Held pop
music like Rock 'N' Roll and appealed to teens because of cheap price.
78 RPMs - Answers-Made of shellac, a resource that was difficult to acquire. Lost
popularity after both of these options were introduced.
When did the term album start being used? - Answers-Late 30s early 40s. They were
multiple 78s sold together. Usually 5-6 discs or 10-12 songs total.
What became the new album in the 50s? - Answers-The 33s because they could hold
all of the songs on one disc.
What was the first radio station in the US? - Answers-KDKA in Pittsburg was given its
broadcasting license in 1920 and was the principle way for the US to experience music.
What year was WNBC (NBC) founded and where? - Answers-1928 in New York. First
station to broadcast coast to coast. This spread the same popular styles across the
country.
Tin Pan Alley (1890-1950) - Answers-Hub of publishing music in the US where
professional songwriters created songs for the talented performers to interpret.
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