Study Guide for 11AM MID-TERM

Hello class,

Here is the study guide for the mid-term for Fall II...

Your test will consist of 5 open-ended questions and 5 multiple choice questions:

Open-ended questions (I will choose 5 of the following)

1. What are the basic roots (styles of music) that Rock and Roll is composed of?
2. What is a "cover," and how does it relate to a "compulsory license"?
3. When did rock and roll start converting to the British?
4. What is a compulsory license (or royalty clause)?
5. Describe American Bandstand and its evolution into today's music and media.
6. What was the start of negative connotations in rock and roll?
7. Many artist's record labels used the "Royalty Clause" to legally distort and "steal" other artists music and make profit. Has the 'game' changed since then? Is inappropiate downloading of music just as guilty of a violation as distorting music back in the 40's and 50's?

The multiple choice questions will encompass everything from jazz to rock and roll, so be prepared!!

Your mid-terms should be available for viewing after 8 PM on Wednesday evening. I wish you the best of luck.