Woman of 80s Music: A collection of information and links to influential women of 80s Music. Historically, the realm of rock & roll was a male dominated field. There were always exceptions, but with the 80's came a surge of women who wanted to rock more than ever before. The reason so many women suddenly joined the ranks can be summed up quite simply; the feminist movement of the 70's gave women an empowerment that they had never had before. Think Helen Reddy, "I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar." Women suddenly realized that they had a voice and that they were going to be reckoned with. Although many never cited feminism as their cause, in fact some denied it, they all proved by their example. Secondly, the Punk movement of the mid - late 70's opened more opportunities for women ...
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Music, like any subject, has its own terminology. At first the many terms that musicians use to describe music can seem daunting. But there is nothing mysterious about these terms; they merely use words to describe something we can all hear with a little bit of practice. This section will introduce you to the terms used most often to talk about music. All the terms are clearly defined and linked to other related terms. In many cases you will be able to listen to an example chosen to illustrate the term.