AQA GCSE - Pop and Rock music RECALL

Most common time signature for Pop Music since 1990 and Rock music from the 60's and 70's?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 6/8

Word to describe a strong melody which is short and repetitive in order to be memorable

(a)  

What is often the main texture of pop music?

• monophonic

• homophonic

• melody and accompaniment

• polyphonic

How could you describe the HARMONY of pop music from 1990 onwards?

• Simple, repetitive chord progressions

• Very dissonant harmony

What rhythmic device is common in pop and rock music?

(a)  

Which beats are often emphasised by the drums in rock music?

• Beats 1 and 2

• Beats 1 and 3

• Beats 2 and 4

• Beats 2 and 3

What type of chords are often used in Rock music of the 60's and 70's?

• Major Chords

• Minor Chords

• Mixture of major and minor chords

• Dissonant Chords

What type of chords are often used in Pop music 1990 onwards

• Major Chords

• Minor Chords

• Simple repeated chord progressions, often a mixture of major and minor

• Dissonant Chords

What instruments are often used in Rock music of the 60's and 70's to accompany the vocals?

• Guitars and piano

• 3 guitars and a drum kit

• Electric guitar, lead guitar, bass guitar and drum kit

• Just a drum kit

What is often the vocal range in pop and rock music?

• Limited range

• Narrow Range

• Wide range

• Vocals tend to all be on one note