Answer the following discussion questions and post
your answers in the "Discussions" forum page.
Each answer needs to be a minimum of 150 words.
No replies are necessary, but optional replies will
also be considered for extra credit
1. Briefly trace the development of popular song
and its relationship to early jazz. What was a
standard?
2. Describe two ways in which technology is
important to rock music.
3. How have music videos influenced a shift in
emphasis in popular music.
4. Explain the three most important elements of
rap.
5. Compare and contrast rock and rap with
country, folk, and vocal jazz. Refer to the
relative importance of lyrics and melody in your
answer.