Gospel and Country Roots of Rock

A long melodic ornament used in gospel. It involves singing multiple notes on one syllable.

A loud, amplified form of country music that developed in bars and saloons.

A short melodic ornament used in gospel singing. Involves singing the note above and below.

The mid-range male voice part

A constant repeating of a rhythmic pattern with no change in melodic line.

Gospel or Country?

"Father of Country Music," known for "blue yodeling."

Origins in Country or Gospel?

"Sh-Boom" (1954) was written and first recorded by _______, and was later covered by _______.

The lowest female voice part. Most female pop singers are this voice part.

The folk name for a violin

A type of country music that features elements from Blues and Jazz (shuffle beat, blue notes..)

When a male singer sings higher than the tenor range. Often has a breathy quality.

Without instrumental accompaniment. Latin for As in the Chapel.

This Doo-wop group got its name from members coming and going all the time.

A simple musical form that follows the AABA pattern.

The contrasting section of a song.

A new recording of a previously recorded, commercially released song.

Is this song an example of Country or Gospel?

Origins from Gospel or Country?

Who covered the song, "Hurt" which was originally by Nine Inch Nails?

Lead singer with the Soul Stirrers for the song, "How Far Am I from Canaan?"

A simple song form where each section (usually 8-bar periods) has the same melody and chords.

An ending of a song that usually contains material from other sections of the song.

Short notes that lead to beat one of a song or section of a song.

Is this song an example of Country or Gospel?

When the tempo of a tune doubles

Who wrote, "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive?"

Another Doo-Wop Bird Group...from Baltimore, didn't imitate the Ravens. "Crying in the Chapel."

Having three notes.

A pattern of bass playing where bass plays on beats 1 + 3 alternating btwn root + 5th of chord.

Singing in multiple voice parts. Music written for soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and/or bass.

The highest female voice part

The lowest male voice part. Barry White and Johnny Cash are examples.

Common chord progression in Doo-wop Music (I-vi7-ii7-V7: each chord played for 2 beats)