1. Creative and Media: Level 2 Higher Diploma Unit 2: Performance
Level 2 Higher Diploma Creative and MediaUnit 1: Scene
2.1.1 The beginnings of performance
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Research activity
Many forms of performance began in religious rites and ceremonies. The tragedies and
comedies that are the roots of many modern plays originated in festivals for the god
Dionysus in ancient Greece. Terms such as chorus and scene were first used in Greek
theatre.
Punk rock:
 when and where the form originated
Punk rock is a style of music. Punk rock developed in the
mid-1970’s in New York City. Bands like The Ramones,
Television, Blondie, and Patti Smith played loud, angry
songs. Many bands played at a club called CBGB's. In
Britain, bands started playing punk rock in 1976-1977.
 early examples
Bands like The Ramones, Television, Blondie, and Patti
Smith played loud, angry songs. Many bands played at a club
called CBGB's.
 people who were involved at the beginning.
Punk rock was originally used to describe garage musicians in
the 60’s. People in bands sang and played to the top of their
lungs. Punk rock musicians didn’t have a clue about the rules
of music and that’s why they broke them. Punk rock
musicians got their rebellious reputation also because of the
way they dressed.
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