Unit 2 Text Questions
1.
What is popular music?
Popular music is any music since the mid 1800’s that is within liking and preferences of middle class.
2.
What theme does pop music typically use in the lyrics? Describe one pop song that uses this theme. Why is this theme such a popular one?
Pop music centers around the theme of love and relationships. “When I was your man” by Bruno Mars uses this theme by explaining feelings of breaking up in the song. This theme is so popular because many people can relate to love and relationships
3.
What is disco? What are the characteristics of this music?
Disco is a mix of vocals and a beat that encourages dancing. Disco often had
100-130 beats per minute and the pulse of the rhythm was often emphasized. 4.
What was the British Invasion? Which famous group was a part of this movement? What impact did the group have on pop music?
The British Invasion was when British bands started to become popular in the US. The Beatles were one of the bands part of this movement. The group
had the impact of singing about social issues that were important in that day and time.
5.
What is a boy band? What are some characteristics of a boy band?
A boy band is a group of boys who sing and they are usually put together by record companies or talent agencies. A characteristic of a boy band is that they are usually good looking and have choreographed dances for concerts
Critical Thinking Questions
1.
Some of the music in the 1960s was used to protest social and political issues. Is music still used as a form of protest? Why or why not?
I would say that music is still used to do this, mostly because right now there is a lot of problems for girls to be “thin” and there are songs about it that are there to help girls feel comfortable
2.
One of the changes in the music industry during the twentieth century was the increasing commercialization of music. Has music become too commercial? Why or why not? Do you think that artists are creating music for money or for
What is popular music?
Popular music is any music since the mid 1800’s that is within liking and preferences of middle class.
2.
What theme does pop music typically use in the lyrics? Describe one pop song that uses this theme. Why is this theme such a popular one?
Pop music centers around the theme of love and relationships. “When I was your man” by Bruno Mars uses this theme by explaining feelings of breaking up in the song. This theme is so popular because many people can relate to love and relationships
3.
What is disco? What are the characteristics of this music?
Disco is a mix of vocals and a beat that encourages dancing. Disco often had
100-130 beats per minute and the pulse of the rhythm was often emphasized. 4.
What was the British Invasion? Which famous group was a part of this movement? What impact did the group have on pop music?
The British Invasion was when British bands started to become popular in the US. The Beatles were one of the bands part of this movement. The group
had the impact of singing about social issues that were important in that day and time.
5.
What is a boy band? What are some characteristics of a boy band?
A boy band is a group of boys who sing and they are usually put together by record companies or talent agencies. A characteristic of a boy band is that they are usually good looking and have choreographed dances for concerts
Critical Thinking Questions
1.
Some of the music in the 1960s was used to protest social and political issues. Is music still used as a form of protest? Why or why not?
I would say that music is still used to do this, mostly because right now there is a lot of problems for girls to be “thin” and there are songs about it that are there to help girls feel comfortable
2.
One of the changes in the music industry during the twentieth century was the increasing commercialization of music. Has music become too commercial? Why or why not? Do you think that artists are creating music for money or for