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Women's Movement - ANSWER main goal of 1960s and 70s was equal job opportunities, challenged traditional views of women's place in society, paralleled Aretha Franklin's career Beatlemania - ANSWER term used to describe the extreme frenzy related to the Beatles crossover - ANSWER musical wo...

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History of Rock and Roll Exam 1
Questions & Answers(GRADED A)
Women's Movement - ANSWER main goal of 1960s and 70s was equal job opportunities, challenged
traditional views of women's place in society, paralleled Aretha Franklin's career



Beatlemania - ANSWER term used to describe the extreme frenzy related to the Beatles



crossover - ANSWER musical works or performers that gain popularity with one audience, then
another



cover - ANSWER a new performance or recording of a song previously recorded by another artist



The Blues - ANSWER An African-American music genre that developed in the rural American south,
showcasing economic hardships



Blues artists - ANSWER Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King



Gospel music - ANSWER Worship music of predominantly African-American churches in the United
States characterized by performances by large choirs often singing in unison



Characteristics of Gospel - ANSWER 1. Call and response

2. Group singing

3. Polyrhythms

4. Rhythmic musical instruments

Origin of Doo Wop - ANSWER started by amateurs or semi-professionals on street corners in New
York and Philadelphia



Chuck Berry - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER *introduced R&B to white audiences

*helped rock and roll go from regional to national audiences



Rhythm and Blues (R&B) - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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.



Elvis Presley - ANSWER "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 - ANSWER "The Man in Black" who famously recorded at Folsom Prison. His path from
poverty to fame exemplifies the American Dream. Rockabilly genre.



Rockabilly - ANSWER A type of popular music, originating in the southeastern US in the 1950s,
combining elements of rock and roll and country music.



Doo Wop - ANSWER 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.



Alan Freed - ANSWER 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."



The Twist - ANSWER Dance craze associated with the song recorded by Chubby Checker



1960s Dance Crazes - ANSWER The Watusi, The Frug, The Monkey, The Temptation Walk, The Twist,
The Pony, The Mashed Potato, et al.



Surf Sound - ANSWER Music originating from Southern California, optimistic tone, used reverb and
the wall of sound. Topics included cars, surfing, and girls.

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