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Paleo-Doo-Wop
(1948-1954
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Nonsense Syllables |
emergence of blow har-
monies or simple patterns
of nonsense syllables
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Harmony Part |
given more voice, may
alternate with the lead
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Bass |
begins to separate from
harmony, begins to
punctuate stanzas
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Beat |
very little jazz influence,
more allied with r&b
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Instrumentation |
less present than before,
honky-tonk piano or organ
typical
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Melody |
melodies begin to simplify
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Lyrics |
still lascivious but
innocent love themes begin
to take over
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Falsetto |
present more often,
occasionally leads,
operatic quality
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