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Fusion/Jazz Rock |
Extensive use of electronic instrument: electric piano (Fender Rhodes), synthesizers
Pieces range from simple melodies with vamps and open forms to complex through-composed, sectionalized compositions Brought rhythmic complexities to the rock style- not only re individual melodic lines, but in terms of mixed and odd meters Use of "extended-harmony" chords, such as 9th, 11th, and 13th chords, and other alteration- more than the plain triads and 7th chords of traditional rock Interest in non western musical concepts (world music) and 20th century classical composers Incorporated melodic blue lines to the rock style Instrumentation includes saxophone, trumpet and trombone |
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Funk |
Most important element: the rhythmic groove, especially between the bass and the drums
Typical instrumentation: bass, drums, guitar, electric keyboards, horns Minimalism: simple two- and four-bar repeating phrases that create a trance-like effect The rawest and earthiest form of black pop to date Vocalists employ shrieks, screams, grunts, etc.; group vocal charts common |
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Soft Soul (TSOP) |
Highly produced and orchestrated; smooth vocals
Medium tempo dance tune; slow, torch romantic ballads Predecessor to disco and more recent romantic soul styles Center of development: Philadelphia Great commercial and crossover appeal |
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Disco |
Pop oriented dance music whose most important characteristic is the relentless pounding emphasis on every beat
Produced in the studio using synthesizers and drum machine Lush string orchestration, predominant use of percussion instruments, vocal charts |
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Reggae |
Combines influences from Jamaican folk (mento), American R&B, Afro-Caribbean music
Intertwined patterns played by the bass, drums, and guitar known as "riddim" Lyrics often refer to social injustices, political dissent, racism Identification with Rastafarian movement |
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Punk |
Raw, angry, nihilistic; characterized by a do-it-yourself attitude
Represented a rebellion against post-60s rock and against society in general Music was simple, repetitive and louder than mainstream rock; rejected long, technically demanding instrumental solos Attitude was one of anger, frustration and violence, anti-government, and anti-society Counter culture associated with clothing styles, body pins, etc. |
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New Wave |
A post-punk style with commercial pop sensibilities
Utilizers influences from R&G, reggae, techo-pop Synthesizers frequently used |
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Grunge |
Punk influences, both in music and in attitude
Slow, plodding tempos Simple chord progressions Avoidance of virtuosity, pretension or posturing Star-stop dynamics Lyrics are often of dark and murky themes, sung in a plaintive, lamenting manner Accompanying fashion included plaid flannel shirts, ripped jeans, stocking caps and mountain boots |
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Rap |
Rhythmic and rhyming spoken lyrics with rhythmic accompaniment heavily influenced by funk and disco
Use of sampled sounds and pieces of existing songs that are repeated to create a minimalist, hypnotic effect Early rap (old school) included the use of scratching and back spinning of turntables to create percussive effects Often has a shuffle or swing beat, with heavy accent on the backbeat (beats two and four) |
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Gangsta Rap |
Lyrics use first-person accounting of gang-related themes that include violence, rage, and sexual degradation. Hard-Hitting, angry vocal delivery Guns, sirens, and other urban effects often used |
