Falsetto Usage in Music History

The video explores the trend of high male voices in pop music, focusing on the use of falsetto and vocal register. It discusses historical examples, data collection methods, and insights from analyzing vocal data. The impact of different music genres on vocal trends is also examined, concluding with reflections on the commercial viability of high male voices.

Which of the following artists is NOT mentioned as using their upper register in pop music?

• Shawn Mendes

• Adele

• Ed Sheeran

• Bruno Mars

What was the primary source of data for analyzing falsetto usage in pop music?

• Pandora's music library

• YouTube music videos

• Billboard Magazine

• Spotify's algorithm

What is the term used to describe the transition from chest voice to head voice?

• Yodeling

• Falsetto

• Vibrato

• Crescendo

What is the Italian term for 'false little voice'?

• Vibrato

• Falsetto

• Soprano

• Tenor

Which artist's song was surprisingly found to have no falsetto according to Pandora's data?

• Pharrell

• Childish Gambino

• The-Dream

• Justin Timberlake

What was the falsetto score given to Justin Timberlake's 'Cry Me A River'?

• 7

• 6

• 5

• 4

Which genre saw a significant rise in falsetto usage during the 1970s?

• Jazz

• Hip Hop

• Disco

• Rock

Which year was highlighted as having a significant number of high vocal register songs?

• 2015

• 1975

• 1988

• 1996

Which decade was noted for the highest average falsetto usage?

• 1990s

• 1970s

• 1960s

• 1980s

What was a major factor in the decline of falsetto usage after the 1980s?

• The emergence of electronic music

• The decline of pop music

• The rise of hip hop

• The popularity of classical music