Popular Music Types and Punk Rock Flashcards
What are the five types of Popular Music?
The five types of Popular Music are Punk Rock, New Wave, Brit Pop, Alternative Rock and Electronica.
What is a Power Chord and when can it be called a Major Chord?
A Power Chord is a chord with a root note and a fifth note. If it has a third note, it is called a Major Chord.
What is meant by the term ‘Diatonic’ ?
It refers to chords or nites that are related to a certain key.
What is a Drum Fill?
It is a more elaborate drum pattern that is used to highlight the end of a section/phrase.
What is meant by the term ‘Distortion’ ?
It is an effect used while playing a guitar that makes its sound ‘fuzzy’ or ‘distorted’ .
What is meant by the term ‘syncopation’ ?
It refers to the off-beat rhythms in the vocals.
What are the main instruments used by Punk Rock bands ?
They use the lead guitar, bass guitar, lead vocals (mostly male) and the drum kit.
What is the structure of a Punk Rock piece?
It has a verse, a chorus, a bridge, a drum fill and a guitar solo.
What are the elements in the rhythm of a Punk Rock piece?
It has a 4/4 time signature, uses simple rhythms and also uses syncopation.
What are the features of the timbre of a Punk Rock piece?
The features are distorted guitars, loud vocals, heavy and energetic rhythm, the fast-paced drumming and the loud/crashing cymbals.
