Mus 107 final
What was the motivation of record companies and radio stations in creating and targeting new demographics in the early 1970s?
increased sales and revenues
The Doors, Frank Zappa, and 20th century composers were influential on this style.
industrial
In the 1970s, [genre1] was the music scene that developed alongside punk.
new wave
Though they were ambivalent about rock stardom and cynical about the music business this band ironically became superstars.
nirvana
Which of the following was not a Death Row Records rap artist?
notorious B.I.G
Although scoring several crossover country hits in the mid-1970s, this Australian-born vocalist's career began as a pop singer.
olivia newton-john
What was the result of Gnutella making file sharing software source code publicly available?
other file sharing sites appeared
What was the label used by the music industry for music that bridged the gap between rock and country?
outlaw country
When contrasting progressive country and mainstream country, which of the following is NOT true?
progressive country artists were more polished than mainstream country artists
The style of rock heard in this audio excerpt is (roundabout by yes)
progressive rock
The influences of experimental electronic music on this band has led to comparisons with Pink Floyd.
radiohead
What did Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Prince have in common?
they were good at creating and manipulating their public images
Bob Dylan's Nashville recordings were an inspiration for the country rock genre.
true
In the late 1970s indy record labels played an important role in introducing music from outside of the mainstream.
true
The 1970s saw the idealism of the 1960s turn to cynicism and a sense of loss of innocence.
true
Punk rock was mainly defined by
what is was against
This artist had the best-selling album ever by a solo teenage recording artist.
Britney Spears
Misogynistic and homophobic references have made this rapper controversial and polarizing.
eminem
Art rock was fundamentally a raw and rebellious populist movement.
false
As the 1980s progressed rap became less controversial and aggressive.
false
In the 1990s independent labels gained greater access to the broad distribution networks enjoyed by the majors.
false
Independent record labels represented over 80 percent of record sales in the United States by the 1970s.
false
The demographic of the early American reggae audience was teenagers.
false
The beat heard in this audio excerpt is referred to as: hot stuff donna sumers
four on the floor
Which of the following were innovators in the funk movement? (choose all that apply)
george clinton sly stone
What was one of the results of the East Coast-West Coast feud of the mid-1990s?
greatly increased album and single sales
Why did M.C. Hammer come under criticism by the hip-hop community?
he was too commercial
The focus of this style was on technical virtuosity, especially on the guitar.
heavy metal
The style of rock heard in this audio excerpt is whole lotta love by led zepplin
heavy metal
The lyrics of the song heard in this audio excerpt (hotel california) deal with
hedonism and greed
Which of the following artists was one of the first West Coast gangsta rappers?
ice-t
What was a result of the RIAA's law suits?
incorrect: the cessation of illegal downloads
The song heard in this audio excerpt made history because (mariah carey and boyz II men- one sweet day)
it remained at #1 longer than any other song
Which of the following statements is not true of MIDI?
it was a read-only format that replaced the cassette
Which artist was influential on Prince's androgynous persona?
little richard
This band/artist's debut album went multi-platinum and yielded four consecutive #1 singles.
mariah carey
In music, using a very limited amount of musical elements to create a maximum effect is known as
minimalism
Match the term with its correct description.
montuno:a highly syncopated two-bar figure played on piano breaks:danceable instrumental sections on records conjunto:a style of salsa that features horn and rhythm sections slap-bass:a staple feature of funk bands, innovated by Larry Graham toasting:the technique of chanting rhymes over instrumental accompaniment groove:the core of funk, anchored by repetitive bass and drum patterns charanga:a style of salsa that features flute, strings, and rhythm section tumbao:a bass pattern that comes on offbeats and is clave-derived
What helped to fuel the second British invasion?
British artists got a lot of exposure on MTV
this musical style may be seen as a reaction to the rock ethos.
disco
What was the nucleus of heavy metal bands?
electric guitar, electric bass, and drums
This artist was a versatile piano player, ranging stylistically from pop to rock 'n' roll to gospel. Flexibility was a hallmark of his style.
elton john
"Ska" is a term that is derived from
the sound of the offbeat accents
Hip-hop culture emerged in the Hispanic and black communities of __________ in the late 1970s.
the south bronx
Which of the following bands were influential on the punk rock movement? (choose all that apply)
the stooges mc5 kingsmen? the mysterians?
Part of the uniqueness of Fleetwood Mac was
there were two female lead singers
What were some of the mistakes made by the major record companies in the 1990s? (choose all that apply)
they stopped making and releasing singles they allowed mega-chains to squeeze out the small record retailers
Match the song with the artist that recorded it.
"Allentown":Billy Joel "Dancing In the Dark":Bruce Springsteen "Beat It":Michael Jackson "When Doves Cry":Prince "Borderline":Madonna "Head Like a Hole":Nine Inch Nails
Which of the following were characteristic of disco music? (choose all that apply)
- Bass drum played on every beat - A narrow range of tempos - movies and tv themes arranged with a disco beat
Which of the following were characteristics of the singer-songwriter genre? (choose all that apply)
-The lyrics were personal and inwardly focused. -The recordings primarily featured acoustic guitar and piano, sometimes with string sections. -Many of the songs reflected the empowerment of women. -Some performers had first established themselves as a member of a group.
Which of the following bands came out of the Seattle grunge scene? (choose all that apply)
Alice in Chains Soundgarden Pearl Jam Nirvana
Which of the following were not among the reasons for the success of Thriller? (choose all that apply)
Berry Gordy arranged and produced it. It concentrated on one style of music. It was the first album released on CD.
The guitarist heard in the guitar solo on this audio excerpt is (Beat it- Michael Jackson)
Eddie Van Halen
In the 1970s, the primary way of introducing and popularizing new rock music became
FM Radio
The biggest cover of a reggae song was
I shot the sheriff
Why did long-playing records begin to lose popularity when the cassette format was introduced? (choose all that apply)
LPs were more expensive LPs weren't as portable cassettes made it easy to pirate records
Match the band or artist with the associated musical genre.
Led Zeppelin:heavy metal Alice Cooper:glam rock The Band:country rock Emerson,Lake,and Palmer:progressive rock The Allman Brothers:southern rock
Because of the erotic nature of the vocals, some radio stations refused to play this song.
Love to Love You Baby
Which of the following were some of the reasons that the record business was able to bounce back in the early 1980s? (choose all that apply)
MTV Cds
This artist's performance at the 1984 MTV Awards show helped him/her to gain exposure to the public.
Madonna
The point at which alternative rock entered the mainstream is generally considered to be
Nevermind reaching #1
Why did MTV come under heavy criticism in the early years of its existence?
Only videos by white artists were played, black artists were ignored.
Which of the following helped make disco widely popular?
Saturday night fever
This band has been compared to The Grateful Dead in the jam session style of their performances.
Phish
The rhythm track for this recording was derived from "Good Times."
Rapper's delight
This artist is known for a definitive recording of the Hohner Clavinet.
Stevie wonder
Which groups were the biggest things in pop music in the late 1990s? (choose all that apply)
The Backstreet Boys 'NSync
Match the recording artist with their associated musical genre:
The Bee Gees:disco Fleetwood Mac:mainstream pop/rock John Denver:country James Taylor:soft rock
Which of the following was a low point in the counterculture movement?
The altamount festival
Which of the following statements were true of hardcore? (choose all that apply)
Which of the following statements were true of hardcore? (choose all that apply)
Which of the following artists has Bruce Springsteen been compared to? (choose all that apply)
Woody Guthrie Bob Dylan
Funk brought the socially important feature of _________ back to mainstream pop culture in the 1970s.
dancing
This rock star had a fictional persona of an androgynous rock star from outer space.
david bowie
The recording in this audio excerpt is a cover of a song by (walk this way)
aerosmith
This band/artist's stage show included executions by electric chair, guillotine, and hanging.
alice cooper
Which of the following are features of the soundtrack to Straight Outta Compton? (choose all that apply)
automatic weapons fire George Clinton songs police sirens
The new styles that began to appear from the peripheries of the music business were for the most part (choose all that apply)
back to basics rebellions a reaction to the dominance of the mainstream representative of the desire for more choices
The most successful band to come out of the mid-1970s downtown New York music scene was
blondie
How was alternative rock popularized? (choose all that apply)
college radio stations indy record labels cable TV
This Panamanian-born singer-songwriter is particularly known for his political and socially conscious lyrics.
ruben blades
Which of the following preceded reggae as a style of Jamaican music? (choose all that apply)
ska rock steady burru?
The musical style heard in this audio excerpt is: carole king it's too late
soft rock
Which part of the country became a new center for rap music in the early 1990s?
southern california
This style of rock was rooted in the blues and country, and the groups often contained two or more electric guitarists.
southern rock
Although this song is a "non-radio friendly" eight minutes in length, it is one of the most played songs in the history of radio.
stairway to heaven
Which of the following is true of the current music industry?
streaming has become more popular than downloading
This group was influenced by soul, especially the music of James Brown.
talking heads
One of the first bands to merge guitar-oriented rock with synthesizer-oriented pop was
the Cars
What is DMCA?
the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Which of the following instruments were popular with art rock bands? (choose all that apply)
the Minimoog electronic synthesizers the Mellotron
This band was the creation of a London S&M boutique owner.
the Sex Pistols
This group's music was an eclectic mix of blues, rock 'n' roll, and folk.
the band
An innovation of this group is allowing audience members to record their live performances.
the dave matthews band
This group/artist had the first record to be certified platinum.
the eagles
The early recordings of this band reflect the influence of reggae. They would become the most commercially successful of the British new wave bands.
the police
Which of the following made Napster possible? (choose all that apply)
the proliferation of the internet mp3 files
The first punk rock band is widely considered to be
the ramones
The main rhythmic feature of reggae is
the riddim
Which of the following were characteristic of the Ramones' music? (choose all that apply)
the songs contained few chords the instruments were usually out of tune it was high-energy
