Solo artists

• What vocal effects are used by solo artists?

  AutoTune, Panning, and Filters
• What technology advancements are used by solo artists?

  Digital effects and advanced recording software
• Name two famous solo artists from the 1990s to present.

  Beyoncé and Eminem
• What software is mentioned for music production?

  ProTools, GarageBand, Logic
• What is the result of overdubbing in music production?

  It creates more complex and thick musical textures
• Name three artists mentioned in the study material.

  George Michael, Beyoncé, Sam Smith
• What is the significance of technology in 1970s-80s rock anthems?

  Advanced amplification and multi-track recording
• What is a common feature of pop ballads from the 1970s-90s?

  Homophonic texture with a solo singer
• What instruments are commonly used in 1970s-90s pop ballads?

  Guitars, piano, strings
• What is a key feature of instrumentation for electronic music in the 1990s-present?

  Use of synthesizers and drum machines
• What is a common technological advancement in music production from the 1990s-present?

  Digital effects like AutoTune and reverb
• What is NOT a typical technology used in music production from the 1990s-present?

  Vinyl recording
• What does modern pop music use extensively?

  Music technology
• What structure do solo artists typically use in pop music?

  Verse and Chorus structure
• What should you comment on if a pop song has a Verse and Chorus structure?

  The chorus is repeated
• What type of rhythm do solo artists typically use?

  Straight rhythm
• Which type of pop music uses a swung rhythm?

  Rock n Roll music
• What is the time signature used in rock music?

  4/4 time signature
• How many beats are there in every bar of rock music?

  4 beats
• What is the relationship between rock music and pop music regarding time signature?

  Both typically use a 4/4 time signature
• What technique involves using head voice to reach a higher pitch?

  Falsetto
• What is glissando in singing?

  Sliding from one note to another note
• What does melisma involve?

  Stretching a word or syllable over multiple notes
• What is typical of a Pop song's range of notes?

  Narrow range of notes
• How do solo artists enhance the texture of their music?

  By recording their voice several times
• What should you do when commenting on vocal techniques in a music extract?

  • Only comment on techniques you hear
  • For example, mention falsetto only if it's used
• What is singing in unison?

  Multiple singers singing the same pitch
• What does singing in harmony involve?

  Multiple singers using different pitches/notes
• How can you identify if there is more than one voice in a chorus?

  Listen for multiple vocal recordings