INTERVIEW: Example on the cycle of cheesy music in the music industry

INTERVIEW: Example on the cycle of cheesy music in the music industry

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Interactive Video

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9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript discusses the cyclical nature of music trends, where cheesy dance songs become popular, leading to a resurgence of credible bands, which eventually gives way to manufactured bands. It critiques pop songs like those by LMFAO for not contributing much to dance music, suggesting that such songs could lead to the genre's decline. The speaker questions the meaning and impact of lyrics in popular dance songs, arguing they lack substance and are not true anthems.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe about the nature of music trends?

They are static and unchanging.

They are cyclical and repetitive.

They are unpredictable and random.

They are linear and progressive.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what happens after people tire of cheesy dance songs?

Cheesy dance songs become more popular.

Dance music becomes extinct.

Credible bands emerge and gain popularity.

Pop music takes over completely.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on songs like those by LMFAO?

They are essential to the evolution of dance music.

They are not favored by credible producers and DJs.

They are the future of dance music.

They have deep and meaningful lyrics.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the lyrics of certain pop songs?

They are often meaningless.

They are always anthems.

They have profound meanings.

They are universally understood.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the term 'anthem' in relation to certain pop songs?

As a universally accepted term.

As a cheeky misnomer.

As a fitting description.

As a term used by credible producers.