What term did Alan Freed contribute to the terminology of rock 'n' roll?

What term did Alan Freed contribute to the terminology of rock 'n' roll?

• A. The Nominal Stage
• B. The Reinterpretive Stage
• C. Stylistic Transformation
• D. He coined the term to describe black R&B

Answer: (D)

Alan Freed’s move was to popularize the label rock and roll for the music rooted in black R&B. He used the phrase on his radio shows and in promotional work in the early 1950s, which helped frame that music—and its African American origins—as a distinct genre in the eyes of a broad, mixed audience. The other options don’t reflect Freed’s role in naming the music; they aren’t terms associated with his contribution to rock terminology. So the best choice is that he coined the term to describe black R&B.

Alan Freed’s move was to popularize the label rock and roll for the music rooted in black R&B. He used the phrase on his radio shows and in promotional work in the early 1950s, which helped frame that music—and its African American origins—as a distinct genre in the eyes of a broad, mixed audience. The other options don’t reflect Freed’s role in naming the music; they aren’t terms associated with his contribution to rock terminology. So the best choice is that he coined the term to describe black R&B.