Question

1. pop music is a of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid - 1950s in the united states and the united kingdom.
2. pop music is characterized by its and
3. which of the following iconic artists serve as examples of the genre?

a. michael jackson
b. madonna
c. stevie wonder
d. beyoncé

1. the term does not refer specifically to a single genre or sound, and its meaning is different depending on the time and place. t or f
2. identifying factors of pop music usually include which of the following?

a. repeated choruses and hooks
b. songs written in verse - chorus structure
c. rhythms or tempos that can be easily danced to
d. elaborate harmonic progressions

1. much of pop music borrows elements from other styles such as which of the following?

a. gospel
b. jazz
c. rock
d. urban
e. dance
f. latin
g. country

1. from about 1967, the term “pop music” was increasingly used in opposition to the term “rock music” t or f
2. what differences are there between pop and rock music?

share 4 more facts about pop music
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Explanation:

1. Pop music is a genre of popular music. It originated in its modern form in the mid - 1950s in the US and UK.
2. It is characterized by catchiness and accessibility.
3. Michael Jackson, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, and Beyoncé are all iconic pop artists.
4. The term "pop music" is broad and its meaning varies by time and place, so this is True.
5. Identifying factors include repeated choruses and hooks, verse - chorus structure, dance - able rhythms/tempos. Elaborate harmonic progressions are less typical.
6. Pop music borrows from gospel, jazz, rock, urban, dance, Latin, and country styles.
7. From about 1967, "pop music" was often opposed to "rock music", so this is True.
8. Pop music is generally more focused on catchiness and mainstream appeal, while rock music often has heavier instrumentation and a focus on guitar - driven sounds.

For the additional facts:
I. Pop music often has short, memorable melodies.
II. It frequently features simple lyrics that are easy to sing along to.
III. Pop music videos are an important part of promoting the genre.
IV. Many pop songs are produced with a large amount of electronic instrumentation today.

Answer:

1. Genre
2. Catchiness; accessibility
3. a. Michael Jackson, b. Madonna, c. Stevie Wonder, d. Beyoncé
4. T
5. a. Repeated choruses and hooks, b. Songs written in verse - chorus structure, c. Rhythms or tempos that can be easily danced to
6. a. Gospel, b. Jazz, c. Rock, d. Urban, e. Dance, f. Latin, g. Country
7. T
8. Pop focuses on catchiness and mainstream appeal; rock has heavier instrumentation and guitar - driven sounds.

I. Pop music often has short, memorable melodies.
II. It frequently features simple lyrics that are easy to sing along to.
III. Pop music videos are an important part of promoting the genre.
IV. Many pop songs are produced with a large amount of electronic instrumentation today.