Worksheets80s Rock Concepts
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
80s Rock might best be described as a time of...
Internet influence
Innovation & diversity
Fragmentation
During the 80s, most rock genres...
Experimented with electronic instruments
Incorporated grunge
Reflected hippie culture
Were banned on MTV
The crossing of genre boundaries in the 80s resulted in fusion styles.
True
False
Which of these had a major impact on rock during the 80s?
The Vietnam War
Development of CD technology
Introduction of Grunge
MTV
Graffiti art was a major element of which 80s genre?
Punk
Hip Hop
Glam Rock
Synth Pop
This 80s genre was a reaction again mainstream Rock.
Had a DIY mentality towards music and video production.
New Wave
Synth Pop
Disco
Southern Rock
Which best describes House Music of the 80s?
Heavy use of distorted electric guitar
Preferred traditional acoustic drums
Placed emphasis on quirky lyrics
Repetitive, hypnotic beats good for dancing
Catchy melodies, futuristic soundscapes, & glossy production values.
New Wave
Hip Hop
Synth Pop
House
Organize these options into the correct genres.
Graffiti
MCing
DJing
Breakdancing
Quirky lyrics
Unusual song structures
Blondie, Talking Heads
Public Enemy
Emphasis: experimentation
Embraced fashion
