1. Rhythms of the World and Conventions of Pop Listening Test – Revision homework set last week, due today

2. World Music: Knowledge
Which style of music uses a raga, tala and tabla?
Which style of music comes from the Punjabi region?
What is the name of the main rhythm used in Bhangra music? (“Da na na na”)
Which style of music uses a dhol drum?
Melismas are often used in Greek, Israeli and Palestinian music – what is a melisma?
Where does Calypso music come from?
Which style of music uses a doumbek and a bouzouki?
Steel pans are commonly used in which style of music?
Indian classical music uses a drone. What is a drone?
Name an instrument which plays the raga.

3. World Music: Listening
For each question, name the style of music (1 mark), and give 2 reasons why you have chosen this style of music. E.g. instruments, specific rhythms/time signature, vocal style, key features.
Style and 2 reasons why (3).
Style an 2 reasons why (3).

4. Conventions of Pop Music: Knowledge
What is the typical time signature of most pop music?
Which style of music would you associate with 1950s America?
Name 1 guitar technique often used in Rock Anthems.
Which style of music uses a ‘walking bass line’.
Which are the most commonly used chords in Pop Ballads (as well as other pop music)?
What is a synthesiser?
Billy Joel, Elton John and Celine Dion are known for performing which style of pop music?
Led Zeppelin, The Who and Queen are known for performing which style of pop music?
Little Richard, Bill Haley & The Comets, and Chuck Berry are known for performing which style of pop music?
Rock ‘n’ Roll music often uses a ‘backbeat’ – what is a backbeat?

5. Conventions of Pop: Listening
For each question, name the style of music (1 mark), and give 2 reasons why you have chosen this style of music. E.g. instruments, specific rhythms/time signature, vocal style, key features.
Style and 2 reasons why (3).
Style an 2 reasons why (3).

6. Celine Dion – The Power of Love https://www. youtube. com/watch
Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode
Guns ‘n’ Roses – Welcome to the Jungle
Elton John – Candle in the Wind

7. World Music: Knowledge
Which style of music uses a raga, tala and tabla? Indian classical
Which style of music comes from the Punjab region? Bhangra
What is the name of the main rhythm used in Bhangra music? (“Da na na na”) Chaal
Which style of music uses a dhol drum? Bhangra
Melismas are often used in Greek, Israeli and Palestinian music – what is a melisma? Singing one syllable over multiple notes
Where does Calypso music come from? Trinidad and Tobago (Caribbean)
Which style of music uses a doumbek and a bouzouki? Greek
Steel pans are commonly used in which style of music? Calypso
Indian classical music uses a drone. What is a drone? Long, held note that is continuously repeated
Name an instrument which plays the raga. Sitar/bansuri/vocals

8. World Music: Listening
For each question, name the style of music (1 mark), and give 2 reasons why you have chosen this style of music. E.g. instruments, specific rhythms/time signature, vocal style, key features.
Style and 2 reasons why (3). Greek music. Reasons: irregular time signature; lyrics are in another language; instruments include the bouzouki and doumbek; the singer uses lots of melismas.
Style an 2 reasons why (3). Calypso music. Reasons: use of steel pans; music is in a major key; use of tremolo/rolls on the instruments; moderate/upbeat tempo.
Style and 2 reasons why (3).Bhangra. Reasons why: use of the dhol drum; use of the chaal rhythm; lyrics are in another language; a small range of vocal notes are used; the vocal part is very repetitive; use of a tumbi and dholak; syncopated rhythms; male vocalist.
Style and 2 reasons why (3). Indian classical music. Reasons why: a raga is being played; a tala is being played; a drone is being played; tanpura (drone); bansuri (raga); tabla (tala; the melody sounds like it is being improvised.

9. Conventions of Pop Music: Knowledge
What is the typical time signature of most pop music? 4/4
Which style of music would you associate with 1950s America? Rock ‘n’ Roll
Name 1 guitar technique often used in Rock Anthems. Wah-wah, distortion, reverb, delay overdrive, amplification, multi-tracking.
Which style of music uses a ‘walking bass line’. Rock ‘n’ Roll
Which are the most commonly used chords in Pop Ballads (as well as other pop music)? Primary chords: I, IV and V.
What is a synthesiser? Electronic instruments played into a computer/recording devices.
Billy Joel, Elton John and Celine Dion are known for performing which style of pop music? Pop ballads
Led Zeppelin, The Who and Queen are known for performing which style of pop music? Rock Anthems
Little Richard, Bill Haley & The Comets, and Chuck Berry are known for performing which style of pop music? Rock ‘n’ Roll
Rock ‘n’ Roll music often uses a ‘backbeat’ – what is a backbeat? The snare drum is hit on beats 2 and 4.

10. Conventions of Pop: Listening
For each question, name the style of music (1 mark), and give 2 reasons why you have chosen this style of music. E.g. instruments, specific rhythms/time signature, vocal style, key features.
Style and 2 reasons why (3). Pop Ballads. Reasons: slow tempo; emotional lyrics; singer uses melismas; singer uses riffing; melody and accompaniment texture.
Style an 2 reasons why (3). Rock ‘n’ Roll. Reasons: moderate tempo; based on the 12 bar blues chord progression; use of drums; use of electric guitar; instrumental solo sections; improvised solo sections.
Style and 2 reasons why (3). Rock Anthems. Reasons: electric guitar; drum kit; guitar techniques such as amplification and distortion; rough sounding vocals; falsetto vocals; moderate/upbeat tempo; loud dynamics.
Style and 2 reasons why (3). Pop Ballads. Reasons: slow tempo; emotional lyrics; use of the piano; use of a slow, steady drum beat.

11. Total Mark /44
Total %
Estimated 1-9 Grade
41-44
95-100% 9
39-40
90% 8
35-38
80-89% 7
30-34
70-79% 6
26-29
60-69% 5
22-25
50-59% 4
17-21
40-49% 3
13-16
30-39% 2
8-12
20-29% 1
0-7
0-19%

12. Homework: Due next Thursday (21st)
We will be re-testing on these 2 areas of study next Thursday. The questions/answers to the KNOWLEDGE sections will be the same. This power point will be on homework hub for you to revise the knowledge sections.
The listening examples will use different extracts/may not be in the same order, but will be based on the same topics.