9MSA - Pop Rock (Week 1 - 4)

Rock around the Clock was one of the first big Rock 'n' Roll songs released by...

• Elvis Presley

• Bill Haley and the Comets

• The Doors

• The Beatles

Which artist/band do you prefer...

• The Beatles

• The Beach Boys

Which of the below is not typical of early rock 'n' roll.

• A mixture of country and western with rhythm and blues​

• Simple lyrics​

• Polyphonic melody

• Usually uses twelve-bar blues structure based on repeated sequence using three chords

Draw yourself as a rock star...

Which two styles of music influenced early rock and roll? (choose two answers)

• rhythm and blues

• country and western

• Western Classical Music

• Minimalism

Which artist is not a pioneer of early rock music?

• Elvis Presley

• Chuck Berry

• Lady Gaga

• Little Richard

Answer explanation

Rock ‘n’ roll music revolutionized dance styles. Throughout America, new dances such as the ________________ became popular and spread quickly to Britain.

Answer explanation

Dances such as the jive, the twist, the turn and the mashed potato become very popular!

Which of the below is not typical of early rock 'n' roll.

• A mixture of country and western with rhythm and blues​

• Simple lyrics​

• Polyphonic melody

• Usually uses twelve-bar blues structure based on repeated sequence using three chords

List the instrumentation you would typically see in a rock band.

Answer explanation

Popular music commonly features three guitars: lead guitar, rhythm guitar and bass guitar. Rock bands also include drums and at times Piano/keyboard/synthesiser (synth).

By plugging an electric guitar into an effects box or by using different effects pedals, the player can change and manipulate the sound. Which of the below is not an effect?

• Hammer on

• Slap Bass

• Distortion

• Wuzzy Whack