MUSIC 10: Sir Cy PPT Import

• What is the learning competency for the music genres activity?

  Describes and analyzes musical characteristics
• What defines a music genre?

  A conventional category identifying shared traditions
• What genre originated in the 1860s?

  Blues
• What genre is characterized by emotional guitar playing?

  Blues
• What is a common chord progression in blues music?

  The twelve-bar blues
• What is the first music style ever existed?

  Gregorian Chant
• What defines the genre of Standards in music?

  Popular and enduring songs of their time
• What is a characteristic of Country music?

  Reflects life experiences and local settings
• What instruments are commonly used in Country music?

  Banjos and acoustic guitars
• What musical elements does Rock N' Roll combine?

  Blues, jazz, gospel, and country music
• What is a defining feature of Reggae music?

  Offbeat rhythms and staccato chords
• What cultural background does Hip-Hop music originate from?

  Bronx area of New York City
• What are the four key stylistic elements of Hip-Hop culture?

  MCing, DJing, breakdancing, graffiti art
• What genre emerged from the urban nightlife scene in the 1970s?

  Disco
• What is a characteristic sound of Disco music?

  Four-on-the-floor beats and syncopated basslines
• What factors influence the production and evolution of music?

  • Artist's individual experience
  • Technological advancements
  • Social events
• How does social occurrence impact song creation?

  • Reflects societal issues
  • Influences musical styles
  • Shapes lyrical content
• What is the historical context of Blues music?

  Originated in African-American communities
• How did the invention of the violin influence music history?

  Led to the development of orchestras
• What is the time period of the Medieval period in music history?

  500 – 1500