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History of Rock and Roll: Exam 1 Questions & Answers, Exams of History

A comprehensive overview of the history of rock and roll music, covering key figures, genres, and developments in the genre. It includes detailed answers to a series of questions related to the origins and evolution of rock and roll, from the early blues and country music influences to the emergence of iconic artists and record labels. The document delves into the social and cultural context that shaped the genre, exploring themes such as the role of african american music, the impact of segregation, and the significance of radio in popularizing rock and roll. By studying this document, students can gain a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of rock and roll history, the pivotal moments that defined its trajectory, and the enduring legacy of the artists and movements that have shaped this influential musical genre.

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2023/2024

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Download History of Rock and Roll: Exam 1 Questions & Answers and more Exams History in PDF only on Docsity! History of Rock and Roll: exam 1 Questions & Answers Charley Patton - ANSWER Forefather of delta blues, earliest delta blues singer Son house - ANSWER Pioneer of blues with repetitive rhythms, recorded by John and Alex lomax Gooba dust mythology - ANSWER Traced back to Africa, used as part of ritual as spell. Put around a persons bed to curse or protect them Blind lemon Jefferson - ANSWER Father of Texas blues, high pitched voice and original guitar, popular in the 1920's 12 bar blues form - ANSWER Became standard in the Texas blues Bessie smith - ANSWER Star of classic blues Mamie smith - ANSWER Recorded crazy blues in 1920, part of the classic blues Delta blues - ANSWER Raw sound both vocally and instrumentally Texas blues - ANSWER Elements of European culture in guitar ; no slide; standard 12 bar form Classic blues - ANSWER More diverse background, use of larger ensembles that resembles jazz bands Fisk jubilee singers - ANSWER Spiritual music group, organized by choir director George white, originally sang other music before showing choir director the spiritual form Spirituals - ANSWER Early religious music, at the root of most American music, usually sung by a group normally with a leader W.E.B. DuBois - ANSWER Wrote of the spirituals in his book"the souls of the black folk", ironic being atheist Christianity and slaves - ANSWER Converted a lot of slaves to this religion because it has a heaven and hell and that's something they could look forward to Shaped note singing - ANSWER Gospel music, noted given a value by their shape Sacred harp - ANSWER Sang the first verse by shaped notes not lyrics WSM radio and the grand ole opry - ANSWER WSM Nashville, biggest country music venue of the time The carter family - ANSWER The very first country music stars Jimmie Rodgers - ANSWER A part of country music, worked on the railroad but got tuberculosis and couldn't work anymore and turned to music Ernest tubb - ANSWER Established honkey tonk style, first musician to play electric guitar at grand ole opry Thomas Dorsey - ANSWER Started black gospel music, went to college in chicago Jim Crow - ANSWER Unwritten laws in the south about interactions between white and blacks, made white and black gospel music drift apart Instruments of country music - ANSWER Dobro, fiddle, mandolin, bass, drums added after 1956 Honky tonk - ANSWER Music piano playing relating to ragtime, emphasizing rhythm more than harmony or melody, 1950's