History Of Rock N Roll: Questions With Correct
Answers (100% Correct)
The study of musical form includes Right Ans - How sections are organized
to create a larger structure
The 12 bar blues consists of Right Ans - a group of three phases
A chord is Right Ans - a combo of notes played together
How does Jackie Brenston's "rocket 88" break with standard blues practices?
Right Ans - By not following a question/question/answer pattern
The "Doh-wop progression" consists of a: Right Ans - Series of four chords
One of the most common musical forms found in Tin Pan Alley songs is:
Right Ans - AABA form
All of the following songs use the 12-bar blues format except: Right Ans -
"Can the Circle Be Unbroken"
Buddy Holly's "That'll be the Day" is an example of: Right Ans - Contrasting
verse-chorus
Which of the following songs employs a full reprise? Right Ans - "Great
Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis
A simple verse structure has: Right Ans - No chorus
The job of the bass player is to: Right Ans - Act as a bridge between the
harmonic and rhythmic sections
Prior to the early 1960s, the bass guitar usually: Right Ans - was an
acoustic upright bass that could be amplified if necessary
Which instrument rounds out harmony by playing full chords Right Ans -
rhythm guitar
, Which of the following instruments can be used along with, or in place of, a
rhythm guitar? Right Ans - Piano
In addition to conveying the lyrics of a song, the lead singer's role is to:
Right Ans - Create melodic interest
One of the purposes of an instrumental solo is to: Right Ans - Create
musical contrast so the return of the vocals will sound fresh
Which instruments are often added to tracks to additional "punch" to the
music Right Ans - Horns
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the guitar and
bass parts in the first verse of "smoke on the water" by Deep Purple? Right
Ans - They are playing almost the same part
Using the recording studio as an "audio snapshot" involves Right Ans - re-
creating a live recording as faithfully as possible
When recording music with the "audio snapshot" approach, which element is
necessary in a space to re-create the live sound? Right Ans - good
acoustical balance
A sound engineer might artificially create a room sound through electronic
means by using the effect of: Right Ans - Reverb
During the first decade of rock's inception, most of the music was recorded in:
Right Ans - mono
The structure of compound AABA form means: Right Ans - Each section of
the AABA form is made of smaller verse and chorus sections
One of the important dance shows that became nationally syndicated during
the 1950s was: Right Ans - American Bandstand
How is the 12-bar blues defined- Right Ans - By its length, by its phrases
and lyrics, chord structure
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