Disco Facts

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GCSE Music (Disco) Flashcards on Disco Facts, created by omggglucy on 27/08/2013.
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What is syncapation? Off the beat - usually played by the hi-hat
Disco music was most popular when? 1970s - 1980s
In disco music, what is found on every beat? Bass drum
The snare is played on which beats? 2 and 4
Are synthesised strings found in disco music? Yes
Describe the dance Solo dance Big arm and leg movements
What instruments are found in disco music? Synthesisers 2 electric guitars (1 lead, 1 rhythm) Drums Brass (Stabs) Keyboard Vocals (solo and backing singers) Bass guitar (funky bass line)
How many beats in a bar? 4
Name some disco artists Bee Gees Donna Summer The Trammps Gloria Gaynor
What is the bpm of disco music? 120bpm
What is a hook? Catchy phrases Eg. 'Ah ah ah ah stay'n alive!'
What is the structure? - Intro - Verse, chorus structure - Middle 8 - Outro
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