How has popular music changed over the last 60 years? (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will learn about some of the ways in which popular music has changed over the last 60 years. We will learn how the ways in which people listen to music has changed over time and will look more closely at cassettes and CDs. We will then listen to some songs from singers and groups from the 1960s to 1980s.

How has popular music changed over the last 60 years? (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will learn about some of the ways in which popular music has changed over the last 60 years. We will learn how the ways in which people listen to music has changed over time and will look more closely at cassettes and CDs. We will then listen to some songs from singers and groups from the 1960s to 1980s.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Genres of music and music media: vinyl, cassette, CD, MP3, streaming
  2. 1950s Rock n Roll: Elvis Presley
  3. 1960s Pop Music: The Beatles
  4. 1970s RnB: Stevie Wonder
  5. 1980s Disco: Madonna

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which was invented first?
Correct answer: Cassettes.
CDs.
Q2.
When were CDs invented?
In the early 1960s.
Correct answer: In the early 1980s.
Q3.
Which of the following singers or groups was very famous in the 1960s?
Correct answer: Shirley Bassey.
Wham!

Lesson appears in

UnitHistory / How have people's lives changed in living memory?

History