2. 1. Melody 6. Mood
2. Harmony 7.
Tempo
3. Rhythm 8.
Timbre
4. Form 9.
Dynamics
5. Style
Music Terms
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3. Melody: Logical succession of musical tones
(tune).
Harmony: Combination of notes
simultaneously
Rhythm: Patterns of sounds and silences
Form: Overall plan of a piece of music
Terms...
4. Style: Way that the elements are handled to
create a special sound- melody, rhythm,
texture, timbre, harmony, and form
Mood: Emotion relayed in music
Timbre: Unique quality of a voice or
instrument.
Tempo: Speed of a piece
Dynamics: Volume, intensity, power
Terms...
5. The 80s was a time of culture, music, and
fashion.
MTV, big hair, and high waisted jeans
characterize the decade.
Ronald Reagan’s presidency, NASA, and
CDs also grew to be icons of this time.
1980s-History
6. During the 1980s, women still struggled to
gain equal rights and the movement towards
equality grew.
The issues associated with AIDS and drug
abuse were prominent during the 80s.
1980s-Social
7. Reaganomics and government intervention
were concerning due to the Cold War
targeting communism.
The economy was unstable and spending
was relatively high.
1980s-Social...
8. Personal interest and the idea of making
money became more emphasized, as did a
more materialistic view on society.
1980s-
Social...
9. People began to feel more free and hopeful
about the lives they could lead although
much of the developed world was affected by
an economic recession.
1980s-Social...
10. The financial world and the stock market
were glamorized in a way they had not been
since the 1920s
Ronald Reagan was shot in Washington D.C.
on March 30, 1981 by John Hinckley.
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1980s-Facts
11. Drugs became a serious problem in the '80s.
Cocaine was popular among celebrities and
the young, sophisticated "yuppies", while
crack, a cheaper and more potent offshoot of
the drug, turned the inner cities into war
zones.
1980s-Facts
12. Public address and culture wars consumed
80s art which varied from the more
minimalistic art in the 70s.
Symbolism portraying the social issues of the
decade played a large role in the art as well.
1980s-Art
13. The independent attitude of the 80s was also
apparent in photography which became
increasingly popular.
1980s-Art
14. Authors such as Stephen King,Noam
Chomsky, and Stephen Hawking created
novels and other work.
Self-help books became increasingly popular
during this time.
1980s-Literature
15. Shows that are still famous today first aired
in the 80s such as “Saved by the Bell”, “21
Jump Street”, and “Full House”
MTV also became the first music video show
on television.
1980s-TV and
Movies
16. Shows such as “Dallas” and “Dynasty” also
aired and became well known soap operas.
Most Americans had a television set and
were paying for cable by this point, and talk
shows also grew in popularity.
1980s-TV and Movies
17. The Space shuttle Columbia was launched in
1981 by NASA-the National Aeronautics and
Space Association
Later the Challenger and the Discovery were
also launched.
1980s-Space
21. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” sold twenty
million albums-the largest selling record ever.
Genres like new-wave, synth-pop, glam-
metal, and hard rock were influencial during
the 80s.
1980s-Music
22. Techno, hip-hop,
and punk rock
would also grow
with bands such
as the Beastie
Boys, Ozzy, and
Metallica.
1980s-
Music
23. Hard Rock:
Metallica, Guns ‘n Roses, AC/DC, Ozzy
Osbourne, Van Halen
Hip Hop:
Beastie Boys, Ice-T, Furious Five, Public
Enemy
1980s-Genres
26. New Wave:
A Flock of Seagulls, Duran Duran, Die Straits
Post Punk:
The Cure, The Pop Group, Joy Division, The
Smiths
1980s-Genres
27. Big hair, high waisted/acid
washed jeans, neon
colors, leg warmers, off-
the-shoulder/ cropped
shirts/sweaters, and Ray-
Ban sunglasses were
trends in 80s fashion.
1980s Fashion
28. Vivid clothes and large accessories were
common, as well as sequins and
accentuated makeup
Leggings, beanies, jumpsuits, and large
scarves were themes in 80s fashion.
1980s Fashion
29. Madonna had a huge influence on social
norms, as did previously mentioned soap
operas.
Flannel shirts, nylon jackets, denim, and
Hawaiian shirts were popular for men who
were also influenced by Michael Jackson and
other celebrities.
1980s Fashion
30. Long front bangs,
teased hair, side
pony tails, and
tightly curled hair
were all popular
hairstyles.
1980s-
Hairstyles
31. The mullet and rat tail
were also famous 80s
hairstyles, as well as
asymmetrical new-wave.
1980s-
Hairstyles
32. “Happy Pants” were a type of unique pant
made from fun kids fabrics that were mostly
worn by female teenagers.
Excessive bracelets and other jewelry were
common for kids and teens to wear.
1980s-Fads
33. Rubik’s Cubes were a popular fad, with over
350 million having sold within the first 3
decades of its arrival.
Big hair was probably the most obvious fad
that arose out of the decade.
1980s-
Fads
