From Soul to Funk: Black Music in the 1970s Flashcards

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Emerged in 1970s as a form of African-American dance music

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Funk

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2
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James Brown was a funk pioneer through emphasis on what as does important elements?

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Rhythm and groove

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3
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Repetitive interlocking patterns formed by bass, guitar, drums

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Groove

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4
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Serves as musical anchor; sonically prominent

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Bass

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5
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Less important; very few chord changes

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Harmony

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