Acoustic & Folk

• What are the two main genres discussed in the study material?

  Acoustic and Folk
• What is the historical significance of folk music and acoustic guitars?


  They have been used to accompany singing for hundreds of years.
• Who are two prominent singer/songwriters mentioned in the study material?

  Bob Dylan and Tim Buckley
• In which decade did the singer/songwriter style come to prominence?


  The 1960s
• What was the focus of the songs performed by singer/songwriters in the 1960s?


  The focus was on storytelling rather than musical complexity.
• What musical genres can acoustic and folk music trace their roots to?

  Blues music and country music
• How did Bob Dylan's performance in the mid-1960s revolutionize folk music?


  He performed a set on the electric guitar, expanding the range of textures.
• Which artist began writing and performing in the folk style and later expanded their sound?

  Paul Simon
• How did folk music evolve in the 1970s according to the study material?


  It began to be incorporated into other styles of music like prog rock.
• Name two bands that incorporated folk music into their compositions in the 1970s.

  Genesis and Jethro Tull
• What style did the Pogues explore in the 1980s?


  Irish folk music combined with a punk aesthetic.
• How did the use of traditional folk instruments change in the 1980s?


  They were combined with electric guitars and punk elements.
• Which artists are mentioned as part of the resurgence in folk-influenced music in the 1990s?

  Kate Rusby, Seth Lakeman, and Capercaillie
• What technological advancement revolutionized the singer/songwriter genre in the early 2000s?


  The creation of the loop pedal.
• Who is the most famous artist known for using the loop pedal?


  Ed Sheeran
• What type of performances gained popularity through Radio 1's 'Live Lounge'?


  Acoustic performances of pop covers.
• How did smaller festivals and gigs adapt their performances in recent years?

  They commonly performed hits in a 'stripped-back style.'
• What themes did Frank Turner explore in his songs?


  Themes associated with England and the United Kingdom.
• What is the current status of acoustic and folk music according to the study material?


  It continues to be popular among a large number of people.
• How has Ed Sheeran influenced modern acoustic and folk music?


  His style continues to pack venues and gain commercial success.