National 3-5 Music Technology Styles/Genres
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Punk
Punk music developed in the 1970s and was a rebellion against the poor economy and high unemployment rates. The music was loud and energetic, and often carried a political message. Artists include The Clash and the Sex Pistols. |
Rock'n'Roll
1950s American music which grew from the combined styles of jazz, blues, gospel and country. The main exponents of rock 'n' roll were Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry. |
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Country
Country music from the southern states of the USA that developed through the 1920s and encompasses both American folk music and music from the western part of the USA. Early exponents of the style were artists such as Jimmy Rodgers and the Carter Family. Country music has remained popular throughout the decades. Artists who have embraced and developed the style include Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Leanne Rimes and Shania Twain. |
Musicals
A musical play which has speaking, singing and dancing and is performed on a stage. In recent years the musical has seen a revival and may now deal with very dramatic stories and contain no dialogue. Musicals use a more 'normal' singing voice than opera. |
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1960s Pop
Music popular in the 1960s which paved the way for, and greatly influenced, the development of pop music. Acts such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Animals are pop acts from the 1960s. |
Celtic Rock
A style of music that mixes Celtic folk music and rock together. |
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Hip Hop
The roots of hip hop can be traced back to the 1970s. As a style its development coincided with the development of the early drum machines such as the TR 808. There was also extensive use made of turntables incorporating beat-matching. Vocals also started to be added to the textures in the form of rapping. |