Alternative Rock Flashcards
What are the various subgenres of Alternative Rock?
The subgenres are Grunge Music and Indie Rock.
A GM piece has loud drummig, distorted guitars and angst-ridden lyrics.
Famous Alt Rock bands include The Strokes, The White Stripes, Coldplay and Queens of The Stone Age
What features can be found in the melody of an Alt Rock Piece?
The elements are:
* Riffs
* Basic Guitar Solos
* No recognisable Hooks
What elements make up the Harmony of an Alt rock piece?
The features are:
* Diatonic
* Cadences (Phrases)
* Music with harmony in Strings
What instruments do Alt Rock bands use?
The instrumentation of an Alt Rock band comprises of the following:
* Basic rock band formation
* Prominent rhythm and lead guitars
* Vocals
* Bass
* Drum Kit
* Strings (Came Later)
* Electronic Instruments and Effects (Came Later)
What components make up the structure of an Alt Rock piece?
The components are:
* Intro
* Verse
* Chorus
* Bridge
* Solo
* Regular Drum Fills
What elements make up the timbre of an Alt Rock piece?
The elements are:
* Distorted Guitar
* Acoustic Guitar
* Drum Fills
