Exploring Rock Music Techniques

Which of the following is a common characteristic of rock music?

• Use of synthesizers

• Heavy use of electric guitars

• Predominantly acoustic instruments

• Absence of drums

What is the typical time signature used in rock music?

Which of the following techniques is often used by rock guitarists to create a distorted sound?

• Fingerpicking

• Distortion pedal

• Slide guitar

• Harmonics

In rock music, what is the role of the bass guitar?

• To play the melody

• To provide rhythm and harmony

• To play solos

• To provide percussion

Which of the following is a common vocal technique used in rock music?

• Falsetto

• Growling

• Belting

• Yodelling

What is the term for the rapid alternation between two notes, often used in rock guitar solos?

• Tremolo

• Vibrato

• Trill

• Hammer-on

Which of the following is a common structure for rock songs?

• Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus

• AABA

• Through-composed

• Strophic

What is the term for the technique where a guitarist uses their fingers to rapidly pluck the strings, often used in rock solos?

• Fingerpicking

• Tapping

• Strumming

• Slapping

Which of the following is a common effect used on electric guitars in rock music to create a 'wah' sound?

• Reverb

• Delay

• Wah-wah pedal

• Chorus

In rock music, what is the term for the technique where a guitarist bends the string to raise the pitch of a note?

• Slide

• Bend

• Pull-off

• Hammer-on