Music Appreciation
What boy band holds the record for best selling boy band of all time?
Backstreet Boys
Who is known as the "Princess of Pop?"
Britney Spears
Name at least three popular solo artists of the 90s.
Britney Spears Christina Aguilera Janet Jackson
What country did the Spice Girls originate in?
Britton
What country is Celine Dion from?
Canada
What children's show did many pop artists such as Britney Spears appear on before they gained fame?
Cheetah Girls Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) Hilary Duff Demi Lovato Jonas Brothers
What genre emerged in the 2000s to focus on youth?
Children's Pop
Which three artists sang early pop in the 50s and 60s?
Chubby Checker Little Eva The Archies
What two genres does Ariana Grande combine?
Combines Pop and Hip Hop
What two genres does Taylor Swift focus on?
Country Music Pop Music
What career did Madonna originally pursue?
Dance career
Summarize pop music of the 80s by three main points.
Dance moves and choreography become the focus of the genre Glamour and frame are important to the artists Subject matter is still about love and romance 99% of the time
What three genres does pop music borrow elements from?
Dance music, rock, and country
What band was the first African American female band to gain fame in the 90s?
Destiny's Child
What happened to teen pop as a genre in the 2000s?
Dissolves dramatically due to rise in R&B & Hip Hop
What musical element did the Doobie Brothers focus on in their music?
Emphasized vocal harmonies
Write down at least five characteristics of pop music.
Encourages dancing Important rhythmic backbeat Easy to sing along to (to gain popularity) Most common theme - about love and romance Catchy lyrics, melodies and hooks
Describe Prince's style (visual).
Extravagant fashion and use of make up
How does Children's Pop maintain its appropriateness for kids?
Extremely clean lyrics Less provocative, kid friendly
Describe Janet Jackson's musical style.
Extremely provocative & promiscuous
What kind of band was "The Archies?"
Fictional garageband
How many octaves can Christina Aguilera's voice sing?
Four octave vocal range (very wide range)
How many languages can Celine Dion sing in?
French, Spanish, Italian, German, Latin, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese
What city and state did Jackson 5 form in?
Gary, Indiana
What genre did Katy Perry originally produce music in?
Gospel Music
What instruments did Prince play?
Guitar Drums Bass keyboards
List at least three artists of Children's Pop in the 2000s.
Hannah Montana ( Miley Cyrus) Hilary Duff Demi Lovato
What song written by Dolly Parton did Whitney Houston cover and make even more famous?
I Will Always Love You
Name three songs by Jackson 5 that became popular in the 70s.
I'll Be There A.B.C I Want You Back
Name the five brothers of Jackson 5.
Jackie Tito Jermaine Marlon Michael
In what band did Michael Jackson begin his career?
Jackson 5
What pop artist was the lead singer of NSYNC and now has a solo career?
Justin Timberlake
Describe 2000s Pop (styles and artists like Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Lady Gaga).
Justin Timberlake Tenor vocal range Likes to mix genres (R&B, Pop, Funk, etc.) Beyonce Her music is a mix of R&B, Pop, and Hip-Hop Has a huge vocal range and powerful voice Lady Gaga Unconventional, provocative, & experimental Gained fame through her unique style Vocal range is a contralto (lower than mezzo soprano)
Name four pop artists of the 2010s.
Katy Perry Taylor Swift Justin Bieber Ariana Grande
What does Christina Aguilera add in her songs that makes her style unique?
LOTS of extra syllables
What subjects did 90s pop bands sing about?
Love and romance
What musical avenue became popular in the 80s that allowed musicians to perform on TV?
MTV
Describe Madonna's musical style.
Mezzo Soprano vocal range Known for her provocative music videos Her style includes flamboyant glamour
Who was known as the "King of Pop?"
Michael Jackson
Name four pop artists from the 80s.
Michael Jackson Prince Madonna Whitney Houston
How is Janet Jackson related to Michael Jackson?
Michael's sister
Name four dance moves Michael Jackson was famous for.
Moonwalk Spin Anti-Gravity Lean Kick
What boy band from the 90s was often compared to the Backstreet Boys?
NSYNC
What city and state did the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC form in?
Orlando, Florida
What type of Pop emerged in the 90s?
Pop Rock
Does pop music change much in the 2010s? Explain.
Pop maintains the same ideals with new artists
What does "pop" stand for? (What genre did it come from?)
Popular music Borrows elements from dance music, rock, and country
Name four hits from Prince's music.
Purple Rain Kiss 1999 When Doves Cry
What nickname was given to Madonna in the 80s?
Queen of Pop
What labels did Prince "defy?"
Race Gender Commercial appeal
What four genres influenced Celine Dion's style?
Rock R&B Gospel Classical
What are the three core elements in a pop song?
Short to medium length (average of 3 minutes) Basic form (verse and chorus) Repeated melodies and hooks that are SIMPLE
What three elements were Michael Jackson known for in the 80s?
Sound Style Dance moves
Name at least three Pop bands from the 90s.
Spice Girls Backstreet Boys NSYNC
Summarize 90s band pop in three points.
Tend to be female More provocative style than the 80s Music videos continue to be important
Summarize solo artists from the 90s in three main points.
Tend to be female More provocative style than the 80s Music videos continue to be important
Name two bands that broke up in the 70s that made room for new pop artists.
The Beatles Simon & Garfunkel
What dance did Little Eva popularize in 1962?
The Loco-Motion
What dance style did Chubby Checker popularize in the 60s?
The Twist
What Michael Jackson album holds the record for the largest selling album in history?
Thriller
What was the Backstreet Boys' focus of their music? (They prided themselves on this musical element).
Vocal harmony
Describe Britney Spears' style of music and music videos.
Vocal range is a soprano Focused on live performances Multiple music videos - extravagant and provocative Distinctive voice - she wanted to be recognized
Who is cited as the most awarded female artist of all time by Guinness World Records?
Whitney Houston
Describe what it means to sing acapella.
Without instrumental accompaniment
Describe Michael Jackson's recording and composition style.
Would NOT write his songs on paper He would sing them on a recorder, and sing lyrics from memory in the recording studio Instead of using instruments, he would beatbox and use his voice to imitate them
