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41 Cards in this Set
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Beat
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The unit of musical rhythm.
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Timbre
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quality of sound distinction between instrumetns
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Rythem
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beat
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Harmony
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cords 3 or 4 notes at the same time
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Melody
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tune
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Tin Pan Alley
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Place In New York where early pop artist played
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Who say the song "White Christmas"?
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Irving Berlin
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Who was the first Rock n' Roll artist who sang Rock around the clock?
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Bill Haley ( and the comets)
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Who was Elvis Presleys manager?
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Col. Tom Parker
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What song were the everly brothers famous for?
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"Dream"
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The first concept album that had a theme was?
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Sgt. Pepper
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Who was the beatles manger that handled the business side of things?
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Brian Epstein
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Who was the Beatles producer?
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George Martin
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What member of the Beatles was told to quit the band, and drowed in a pool after taking illegal nacotics?
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Pete Best
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Who replaced Pete Best as a drummer for the Beatles?
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Ringo Star
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What was the hit song that Little Richard sang?
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"Tutti Frutti"
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Who did Pat Boone do for a living?
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He covered other artist songs
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What Dj refused to play covers on his radio station?
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Allen Freed
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Who were the members of the beach boys?
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Al Jardine
Bruce Johnston Mike Love Brian Wilson |
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What were two hit songs by the beach boys?
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Surfin USA
Pet Sounds Surfer girl |
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what were the names of the 2 everly brothers
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Phil Everly
Don Everly |
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Scott Joplin
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was an American musician and composer of ragtime music
"Maple Leaf Rag" |
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Stephen Foster
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known as the "father of American music" wrote 19th centuary songs such as "Oh! Suzanna"
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George Gershwin
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was an American composer, he moved to Tin Pan alley at age fifteen
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Buddy Holly
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was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll. Known for this thick framed glasses. died in a plane crash, was famous for "Peggy Sue"
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British Invasion
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The British Invasion was the term applied by the news media — and subsequently by consumers — to the influx of rock and roll, beat and pop performers from the United Kingdom who became popular in the United States. This included artist such as The Beatles,The Byrds,The Animals,Herman's Hermits,Gerry & the Pacemakers and the rolling stones
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The members of the Rolling stones include?
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Mick Jagger
Keith Richards Charlie Watts Ronnie Wood |
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Music
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Organized sound
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Roots of rock n roll/ C&W
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had a small and well- defined audiance , The grand Ole Opry. C&W Rhythm was simple and straightforward, most recongizable for its timbre. Developed the ability to yodel
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Roots of Pop
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pop music derived from Tin Pan Alley- a name given to an area of NYC that became the center of popular music publising from the late 1800's to 1950's. Mainly generated by white professional songwriters. Main pop recording companies: RCA Victor, Columbie, Capitol ect.
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Roots of R&B
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Provided the geaviest influence
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Roots of Blues Progression
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The stand twelve-measure blues
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Elvis Presley-major events, and elvis songs
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King Of Rock n Roll
Know for gyrating Dynamic died in 1977 brought showbiz to rock n roll |
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Jerry Lee lewis was known in a negative way because he married his ___?
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Cousin
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What songs was Chuck Berry famous for?
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"School Days"
"Johnny B. Goode" R&B singer |
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what was the beach boys biggest album?
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Pet sounds
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Who were the members of the who?
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Pete townshend, John Entwistle, Roger Daltry, and drummer replacement Keith moon
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What were the who known for?
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they had a mod image, Instruments smashing as part of their image. Their album debut was "The who sing my Generation" Known for "minioperas" 1969 established as mainstream british rock band.
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What are some of the Rolling Stones greatest hits?
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"Satisfaction"
"Get off my Cloud" "Shindig" |
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Mick Jagger
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lead vocalist of rolling stones
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Keith Richards
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Founding members of rolling stones- known for his innovative ryhthm playing
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