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Pop Music!
Pop Music!
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A revision of pop music history and style across the generations
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1
How many harmonies are there in the hook of "One Fine Day?"
Three
Four
Two
One
2
What is a hook?
A repeated phrase throughout the song
The chords of the song
A catchy phrase of the song that draws in the listener
The melody of the song
3
Why did pop music overtake rock in popularity?
It was easier to play
Everyone felt like a change
It was sweeter (less rebellious) and more radio-friendly
4
What instrument would you NOT find in a typical pop band?
Bass guitar
Drums
Xylophone
Vocals
5
What is one of the common chord progressions used in pop music?
I iii IV V
I ii iii IV V vi vii I
I V IV vi
I vi I V I
6
'Like I'm Gonna Lose You' by Megan Trainor is in what time signature?
12/8
8/3
4/4
6/8
7
What is the defining characteristic of a
verse
?
Similar melody, different lyrics
Similar melody, same lyrics
Different melody, different lyrics
8
In a compound time signature, each crotchet beat is divided into ___ subdivisions:
3
2
1
9
Early girl groups such as The Chiffons and the Supremes had their own pop subgenre, called:
Wop Doo
Lollypop Pop
Doo Wop
Ice-cream Pop
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Who was pop music originally aimed at?
Old men
Children
Teenagers
