Disco

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GCSE Music (Area of Study 3) Flashcards on Disco, created by Grace Isaac on 21/04/2016.
Grace Isaac
Flashcards by Grace Isaac, updated more than 1 year ago
Grace Isaac
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In what venue is Disco music played? Discotheques and Night clubs
What dance steps are usually used in Disco? Improvised, stay in one spot, hip, hand and shoulder movements, pointing, danced alone and the hustle
What structure is typically used in Disco? Verse - chorus, intro, middle 8 and fade out
What instruments are used in Disco? Solo singer with backup singers, electric guitar, piano, drum kit, drum machine, sax, trumpet, trombone and synthesised strings
What is the melody of Disco music like? Vocal line is in 4 bar phrases and the melody is a hook
What metre is typically used in Disco? 4/4
What is the typical tempo of Disco music? Steady (120 bpm)
What is the typical drum pattern in Disco music? Bass plays every crotchet, star plays off beat and hi-hats play quavers
Where does Disco originate from? 1970s New York
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