Chapter 19- Heavy Metal

Chapter 19- Heavy Metal Study Guide

1) The term heavy metal is a term from music that developed from what? ______

2) Other names of heavy metal substyles include: ______

3) The original term “heavy metal” came from what 19th century description? ______

4) In music, heavy metal refers to what?______

5) Naming a metal band generally comes from what five sources: a.______b.______c. ______d. ______e. ______

6) Which song first featured the term heavy metal? Which band? ______

7) Characteristics of heavy metal style include: a. ______b. ______c. ______d. ______e. ______f. ______

8) What is a Power Chord?______

9) Name three tunes by Steppenwolf: a. ______b. ______c. ______

10) Name two songs by Black Sabbath: a. ______b. ______

11) Who was the lead singer of Black Sabbath? ______

12) What was Deep Purple’s biggest hit? ______13) Led Zeppelin was inspired by what four sources: a. ______b. ______c. ______d. ______

14) The Yardbirds were the “starting band” for which band? ______

15) Name the four members of Led Zeppelin: a. ______b. ______c. ______d. ______

16) Describe the sound of Led Zeppelin:______

17) Describe the differences in the first four Led Zeppelin albums: a. ______

b. ______

c. ______

d. ______

18) What was “Stairway to Heaven” about? ______

19) What were most AC/DC songs about?______

20) Van Halen original members were: a. ______b. ______c. ______d. ______

21) What is a cadenza? ______22) The Judas Priest album that had the most influence on other metal bands was titled: ______

23) What city was the epicenter of new metal acts? ______

24) Metallica’s first members were who: a. ______b. ______c. ______d. ______

25) Who replaced the first guitar player? ______

26) Who replaced the first bass player? ______

27) The name of Metallica’s albums were: a. ______b. ______

28) What was the name of the show on MTV that helped spread heavy metal? ______