Evolution of Music: Exploring 20th Century Styles
Discover how music evolved throughout the 20th century, tracing its development from genres like Blues, Spiritual, Jazz, Big Band/Swing, Rock 'n' Roll, and Pop. Explore the origins and influences of each style, from the improvisational roots of Blues to the iconic sounds of Rock 'n' Roll and the rise of Pop music in the 1960s. Uncover the richness and diversity of musical expressions that shaped the modern music landscape we enjoy today.
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Learning Intention To learn how music developed throughout the 20thcentury Success Criteria To be able to identify different styles of music in the 20thcentury
The music we listen to today developed from various styles throughout the 20thcentury (from the year 1900-1999)
Popular Music Styles in the 20th Century Blues Spiritual Gospel Ragtime Jazz Big Band/Swing Rock n Roll Pop Rock
Blues Blues originated in the late 19thand early 20thcentury when slaves were brought from Africa to America. This type of music is usually improvised. Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C- zlSq4mWiE&t=81s
Spiritual and Gospel This is religious music related to Blues music. These genres are influenced by African and religious traditions. Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSif77IVQdY&t=1s
Ragtime and Jazz Ragtime came before Jazz. It was originally played on a solo piano in the saloon bars and dance halls of African-American communities Jazz developed from Blues and Ragtime Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPmruHc4S9Q
Big Band/Swing Big Band/Swing music became popular in America in the 1930s and 1940s. This became known as the Swing era. Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vOUYry_5Nw
Rock n Roll Rock n Roll came from America in the 1950s. It featured electric guitar, electric bass and drums along with vocals. Elvis was known as The King of Rock n Roll Example:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Ond- OwgU8
Pop Pop is short for Popular Music It came about in the 1960s with bands such as The Beatles and The Hollies. Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyNt5zm3U_M
Rock Rock music features amplified instruments and vocals. It is generally louder and more rebellious than Pop music. A good example of early Rock music is The Rolling Stones. Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B0Y3LUqr1Q
All of these styles from Blues to Rock have lead to a wider range of new styles including hip-hop, rap, electronic dance music (EDM), contemporary R&B and more.
Complete the Task Copy and paste the following questions onto a word document and use the powerpoint to find the answers. 1. What style of music resulted from slaves being brought from Africa to America? 2. Name a style of religious music related to Blues. 3. Which style came first: Ragtime or Jazz? 4. In which years was Swing most popular, and what did the era become known as? 5. Who was known as The King of Rock n Roll ? 6. Name one pop band from the 1960s. 7. What was the difference between Pop and Rock? 8. What style of music were The Rolling Stones known for?
Please upload your answers on a word document into assignments in your music team.
