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=Literary Movement Music of the 20th Century=

With the coming of the 20th century, another evolution in the musical world emerged. Although some of the early 20th century music can be seen as extensions of the late Romantic style, much of 20th century music can be seen as a rebellion. Composers did not look to build on what was standard but again created music freely and used sounds that went against the current. Twentieth century music can be described as being more refined, vague in form, delicate, and having a mysterious atmosphere. It is an era that is hard to define in terms of musical style. It's unique and free style expresses that this era is in a category of its own.


 * 1910s -- blues
 * mid-1910s -- jazz
 * 1920s -- country
 * mid-1940s -- bluegrass music
 * 1950s -- rock and roll
 * 1950s-1960s -- soul
 * 1960s -- funk
 * post-1960s -- contemporary classical music
 * 1960s-1970s -- disco
 * 1960s-1970s -- heavy metal
 * 1960s-1970s -- progressive rock
 * 1960s-1970s -- reggae
 * 1960s-1970s -- salsa
 * 1970s -- electronic
 * 1970s -- hip hop and rap
 * mid-1970s -- punk rock
 * mid-1980s -- alternative rock
 * 1980s -- new age music
 * 1980s -- world music

Web Scavenger Hunt:
 * 1) What [|term] did DJ Kool Herc coin to describe dancers that would dance during his extended breaks in the music?
 * 2) Which type/era of music was influenced by funk and soul? What [|addictions] did this music bring?
 * 3) What types of [|instruments] does bluegrass music contain?
 * 4) Who is considered the [|king of jazz]?
 * 5) Name a [|band] that "praises of funk as a means of self-development and personal liberation."

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Emily T.