Age of Rock and Roll Quiz 1-updated

____________ is a short, (2-7 pitches), rhythmically interesting melodic idea. (Can be sung or played)

• Chorus or Refrain
• Hook
• Riff
• Verse

____________ A section of the song in which both words and music are repeated.

• Chorus or Refrain
• Hook
• Riff
• Verse

A ____________ refers to the section(s) in which the same melody is used for different parts of the lyrics. Typically precedes the chorus and tells the story of the song.

• Chorus or Refrain
• Hook
• Riff
• Verse

The most memorable riffs are called _____________ (usually the chorus.)

• Chorus or Refrain
• Hook
• Riff
• Verse

A ____________ is made up of eight evenly spaced sounds per measure (or two per beat) over a strong backbeat.

• Rock beat
• Backbeat
• Tempo
• Riff

True or False: The eight-beat rhythm refers to the faster layer that moves twice as fast as the beat, or eight sounds per measure.

• True
• False

True or False: The Backbeat refers to the percussive accent occurring regularly on the second beat of beat pairs: 1212 or 1234.

• True
• False

Which instrument is not considered to be a "core" instrument in the rhythm section of a Rock Band.

• Piano
• Electric Guitar
• Electric Bass
• Drum Kit

Which is not a common characteristic of the Rock style?

• Uses Verse and Chorus form.
• Use of riffs.
• Use of the rock beat and a strong back beat.
• A steady beat of 80-100 beats per minute.

________________ is a rhythm or accent that does not line up in an expected way with the beat or other regular rhythms (emphasizes the up beat.)

• Tempo
• Backbeat
• Syncopation
• Measure