MUS 300 Final
Which Michael Jackson song features a guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen?
"Beat It"
All of the following songs are produced by Dr. Dre EXCEPT:
"Juicy"
Which single was inspired by the 1992 Los Angeles Riots?
"Killing in the Name"
Which Madonna song was censured by the Vatican?
"Like a Prayer"
Black Sabbath's first album was released in:
1970
"Rappers Delight" was released in:
1979
MTV was launched in:
1981
The first commercial CD was sold in:
1982
Michael Jackson's music was first played on MTV in:
1983
Techno! The New Dance Sound of Detroit was released in:
1988
Paul's Boutique and 3 Feet High and Rising were released in:
1989
"Friends in Low Places" was released in:
1990
Nevermind was released in:
1991
The first single recorded in the East Coast / West Coast feud was released in:
1991
Rage Against the Machine's first studio album was released in:
1992
Napster and MP3.com were sued by the RIAA in:
2000
The Grey Album was released in:
2004
How many guitarists are members of Radiohead?
3
The vocal sound introduced by this performing group that made them unique in the world of 1950s-60s conjunto was ____________. Mi Uncio Camino
3 part vocal harmony
The standard type of ensemble heard in this example includes ____________, ____________ and ____________. La Bamba
6 violins, armonía, 2 trumpets
Which band blended metal, folk, country, and blues in their music?
Aerosmith
Which group experienced a revival when they re-recorded a song with hip-hop group Run-DMC?
Aerosmith
Who founded the Zulu Nation?
Afrika Bambaataa
In representing and reaching her audiences, this performer ____________. Mal Hombre
All of these answers: Presented a womanist perspective in her songs Designed and sewed her own dresses Wore highly stylized Mexican dresses
In the development and expansion of the conjunto ensemble, this performer... Mujer Hermosa
Altered the accordion to enable transposition to more than two keys
Which record label gave Willie Nelson full artistic control of his music?
Atlantic
The traditional conjunto instrument heard in the following song is the: Mal Hombre
Bajo sexto
Which group was accused of causing a young woman to commit suicide?
Black Sabbath
All of these Bob Dylan albums show influences of country music EXCEPT:
Bringing It All Back Home
James Brown wrote many of his songs with the help of:
Ch 22. Wrong: Brown wrote all of his songs without any help
The Velvet Underground's music featured all of the following EXCEPT:
Ch 27: Wrong: sparse drumming without cymbals
Danger Mouse was served with a cease-and-desist letter by:
Ch 39 Wrong: His Record Label
All of these artists were discovered on YouTube EXCEPT:
Chris Daughtry
"I Raq and I Roll" is a song by:
Clint Black
The drummer for James Brown's band was:
Clyde Stubblefield
"Alleys of Your Mind," "Cosmic Cars," and "Clear" are songs by:
Cybotron
All of the following people are members of the Wu-Tang Clan EXCEPT:
Daz Dillinger
The lead singer of Blondie was:
Deborah Harry
Rick Allen was the drummer for:
Def Leppard
Transmat was created by:
Derrick May
The Music Institute was a club in:
Detroit
Which album was the first punk rock album to sell over a million copies?
Dookie
This artist's album, The Chronic, was the first hit album for Death Row Records.
Dr. Dre
Which artist recorded the soundtrack for Sweet Sweetback's Baadassss Song?
Earth, Wind, and Fire
The rave scene is associated with:
Ecstasy
The utilization of musical styles and instruments from mainstream American musical sources heard in this example include ___________, ____________ and ____________. Las Nubes
Electric bass, Jazz, orchestral instruments
Natalie Maines made controversial remarks about the American president while the band was in:
England
"Glam metal" is another term for "thrash metal."
False
"Love Shack" was released in 1979.
False
"Sweet Home Alabama" was written in response to a song by Bob Dylan.
False
Antichrist Superstar was produced by Phil Spector.
False
Dolly Parton sang only about traditional relationships and women staying at home.
False
Duran Duran's video for "Girls on Film" was created specifically for MTV.
False
Flea is the lead vocalist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
False
Gangsta rap is sometimes called "political rap."
False
Gram Parsons was the first artist to mix country and rock
False
Hip-hop was a major influence on Detroit techno.
False
In Detroit techno, the singer was the most important musician in the recording process.
False
In funk songs, James Brown would write the lyrics first and then come up with an instrumental arrangement.
False
In the early 1980s, video releases of MTV videos sold almost as well as the singles.
False
Jam Master Jay developed the technique of record scratching.
False
Jennifer Hudson and Chris Daughtry were both winners of American Idol in their respective seasons.
False
Juan Atkins was a member of Inner City.
False
Kid Rock's Devil Without a Cause was produced by the Dust Brothers.
False
Kim Gordon is the lead singer of Sleater-Kinney.
False
Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa rapped while they were DJing.
False
LeAnn Rimes wrote all of her own songs.
False
Metallica is considered the first hair metal band.
False
Most of George Clinton's songs are strophic ballads.
False
Mötley Crüe, Van Halen, and Guns N' Roses started by playing in New York clubs.
False
Nirvana never signed with a major label.
False
Phish prohibits recordings of their live concerts.
False
Prince Paul was a member of the Dust Brothers.
False
Russell Simmons produced records for Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys.
False
Several members of the Ramones were classically trained musicians.
False
Snoop Dogg recorded the first single of the East Coast / West Coast feud.
False
Star Child is the spaceship on which Mothership Connection travels to earth.
False
The Dixie Chicks recorded "Travelin' Soldier" after Natalie Maines made her controversial remarks about the American president.
False
The main function of an MC was to play records at a party.
False
Three members of Buffalo Springfield went on to form Crosby, Stills, and Nash.
False
Tina Weymouth was the drummer of the Talking Heads.
False
Tina Weymouth was the lead singer of the Talking Heads.
False
Tupac Shakur was signed by Bad Boy Records.
False
Tupac Shakur's music frequently promoted misogyny and violence toward women.
False
Two part harmony is typical in the son jarocho. La Bamba
False
Van Halen's "Eruption" prominently features the synthesizer.
False
ZZ Top developed the technique of "trading twos."
False
____________ has a long-standing reputation as one of the best accordionists in the world, has toured in Europe and Japan and has recorded with many pop, rock and country artists.
Flaco Jimenez
"Beat It" was the first Michael Jackson video played on MTV.
Flase
"Saddam Stomp" was the first revenge-oriented country song released after 9/11.
Flase
Garth Brooks wrote "Friends in Low Places."
Flase
Justin Bieber is the only musician who has received a major record label contract as a result of his videos on YouTube.
Flase
Kelly Clarkson wrote the song she performed when she won American Idol.
Flase
Merle Haggard never actually served time in prison.
Flase
The Notorious B.I.G. recorded several tracks that explicitly threatened Tupac Shakur.
Flase
The corrido is music that originated in the cantinas and bars near the Mexican/U.S. border around the turn of the 20th century. It quickly became a symbol of the working class and served as a voice of the people.
Flase
This song is about satanic rituals. I'm Eighteen- 2004
Flase
Which artist recorded a controversial song after the 1992 Los Angeles Riots?
Garth Brooks
Dr. Dre's production style was heavily influenced by the music of:
George Clinton
Which songwriter invented new words and played on the word "funk" in song titles and lyrics?
George Clinton
Tammy Wynette was married to and recorded duets with:
George Jones
R.E.M. was from:
Georgia
What instrument or technique is audible in this song? Superstition
Hohner clavinet
Who wrote the soundtrack for the film Shaft?
Isaac Hayes
Which performer's music frequently included screams, grunts, and hollers?
James Brown
Billy Gibbons was heavily influenced by:
Jimi Hendrix
Most of Led Zeppelin's songs were written by:
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant
The Season 1 winner of American Idol was:
Kelly Clarkson
"(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)" and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" featured which musician?
Kerry King
Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock" borrows sounds from:
Kraftwerk
This song is an example of: Trans-Europe Express
Krautrock
The first artist signed to Def Jam was:
LL Cool J
Which musician is heard performing in this song? Thank You
Larry Graham
On which album does this song appear? Stairway to Heaven
Led Zeppelin IV
Which album by the Notorious B.I.G. was released posthumously?
Life After Death
"Just Get Up and Close the Door" was written by:
Linda Hargrove
Which singer recorded the first song about the birth control pill?
Loretta Lynn
Reba McEntire left Mercury Records to sign with:
MCA
What was Lydia Mendoza's most famous song?
Mal Hombre
The Mexican folk music made popular in mainstream America in large part by Linda Rondstadt is called ____________.
Mariachi
The writings of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche were an important influence on Nine Inch Nails as well as:
Marilyn Manson
Which group was accused of inciting the shooting at Columbine High School?
Marilyn Manson
What's Going On was written by:
Marvin Gaye
Which Beck album did NOT include any samples?
Mutations
Shania Twain's music was produced by:
Mutt Lange
Vince Neil, Nikki Six, and Tommy Lee were members of:
Mötley Crüe
"Gangsta Gangsta," "Boyz-n-the-Hood," and "Straight Outta Compton" are songs by:
N.W.A
All of these groups included dozens of samples in their music EXCEPT:
N.W.A
Kid Rock's music is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:
Otis Redding
Which group refused to make music videos?
Pearl Jam
Which group has never released a charting album?
Phish
Which group's entire recorded output was included on Clear Channel's list?
Rage Against the Machine
All of the following musicians are "hat acts" EXCEPT:
Reba McEntire
In this powerful blend of musical styles and instruments, this song is combines elements of ____________, ____________, and ____________ rounded out with jazz chordal progressions and mariachi style trumpet riffs. Las Nubes
Rock and Roll, Mexican Ranchera, Tejano Polka
Who founded his own record label to promote African American musicians in the music industry?
Sam Cooke
"Any Man of Mine" and "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" are songs by:
Shania Twain
The compas heard in this example refers to a ____________. La Bamba
Short, repeated section of rhythm and harmony
Which group's music features no bass guitar?
Sleater-Kinney
Which of the following bands was integrated?
Sly and the Family Stone
This singer recorded songs that included politically and socially minded messages such as "Living For the City," a tale about inner-city poverty, and "Higher Ground," a song that called for peace and harmony among people of all races.
Stevie Wonder
The song structure is ____________. La Bamba
Strophic
This musical style is known as ____________. Retrato Quebrado
Tejano
Which of these bands included African American members?
The Allman Brothers Band
Which of these bands was the first to use multiple lead guitars?
The Allman Brothers Band
Gram Parsons recorded with all of these groups EXCEPT:
The Doors
James Brown began his recording career as a member of:
The Famous Flames
Dolly Parton was prominently featured on:
The Porter Wagoner Show
All of the following are albums by Waylon Jennings EXCEPT:
The Red Headed Stranger
Which group was created by Sylvia Robinson?
The Sugar Hill Gang
David Byrne was the lead singer of:
The Talking Heads
All of these bands played at CBGB EXCEPT:
The Velvet Underground
The center of the Chicago house movement was:
The Warehouse
All of the following are true of arena rock EXCEPT:
They feature acoustic music exclusively
Nine Inch Nails is:
Trent Reznor
According to the Copyright Term Extension Act, copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years.
True
Bikini Kill recorded on the independent label Kill Rock Stars.
True
Clear Channel claimed that it was trying to protect the victims' families by asking its radio stations not to play specific songs.
True
Competition between the large recording companies of EMI Latin and CBS Discos in signing and promoting Tejano music in the early 1990s provided the benefits of large recordings and national marketing campaigns to emerging Tejano artists.
True
David Lee Roth was replaced with Sammy Hagar.
True
Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, and Ice Cube were members of N.W.A.
True
George Jones was a honky-tonk artist.
True
Only the winner of American Idol is guaranteed a record contract.
True
Public Enemy released the albums It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and Fear of a Black Planet.
True
The Beastie Boy's recorded Paul's Boutique in 1989?
True
The Copyright Term Extension Act is also called the Sonny Bono Act.
True
The Talking Heads opened for the Ramones.
True
The accordionist of this group distinguished himself in part by increasing the keys available to play in, using different voicings, and incorporating four and five row chromatic accordion models.
True
The members of the Eurythmics frequently dressed in androgynous clothing.
True
The performer in this example innovated both the combination of accordion and bajo sexto, and the treble, melodic role of the accordion. Note: Instrumental/non-vocal selection La Chicharonera
True
This singer's nickname was "La Alondra de la Frontera" or "The Lark of the Border Mal Hombre
True
This song is in compound meter. A Change is Gonna Come
True
Thriller was produced by Quincy Jones.
True
Two members of Oasis were brothers.
True
Willie Nelson did NOT write his first number 1 single.
True
Alice Cooper's given name is:
Vincent Furnier
The Dixie Chicks' first album featuring Natalie Maines was:
Wide Open Spaces
Which band was from Texas?
ZZ Top
This song features all of the following EXCEPT: Black Sabbath- Live
a Mellotron
Alice Cooper's live shows often included:
a simulated execution of the singer
All of the following are typical in heavy metal music EXCEPT:
acoustic instruments
This song features: Smells Like Teen Spirit
angst-ridden lyrics and heavy guitars
This song features all of the following EXCEPT: Friends in Low Places
banjo
Natalie Maines accused Toby Keith of:
being ignorant
Which genre of rap was frequently accused of causing violence?
gangsta
What instrument is heard in this song? Cowboy
jaw harp
Which of the following is a characteristic of P-funk?
lyrics delivered in an early form of rapping
Industrial rock valued:
noise and distortion
Toby Keith accused Natalie Maines of:
not writing her own music
What instrument is heard in this song? Pyramid Song
ondes Martenot
The subject of this song is: We Shall Be Free
overcoming oppression
This song is associated with the genre of: Welcome to Paradise
pop punk
The subject of this song is: Courtesy Of The Red
revenge against those who had attacked the United States
In the 2000s, Kid Rock
stopped rapping and began writing country rock music
The most prevalent instrument in New Romanticism was:
synthesizer
What instrument is prominently featured in this song? Flash Light
synthesizer
All of the following were aesthetics of punk rock EXCEPT:
synthesizers
Every episode of Soul Train featured:
the Soul Train Line
Which of the following is true of Public Enemy?
their live shows featured the S1W dance and drill squad
All of the following are true of Mötley Crüe's music EXCEPT:
they had multiple lead guitars
The type of rhythm that characterizes this genre is: La Bamba
triple or duple meter
