Music 1600 Exam 4
"Formation" makes several musical references to the music and culture of which city? a. Atlanta b. New Orleans c. Detroit d. NYC
new orleans
What 2015 album brought Kendrick Lamar widespread critical acclaim? a.DAMN. b.To Pimp A Butterfly c.Section.80 d.good kid, m.A.A.d city
to pimp a butterfly
The lyrics of "Who Am I (What's My Name)" draw heavily on: a.Local slang and local references b.Funk music lyrics c.Borrowing from other rap songs d.References to life in NYC
local slang and local references
Who produced "Willow"? a.Justin Vernon b.Scooter Braun c.Aaron Dessner d.Mike Will Made It
aaron dessner
Taylor Swift began her career in which musical style? a.Outlaw country b.Indie folk c.Pop country d.Electro-pop
pop country
walk this way
Run-D.M.C. with Aerosmith (1986), originally Aerosmith (1975)
beat it
Michael Jackson (1982)
The Beastie Boys first performed what style of music before switching to hip hop? a.funk b.punk rock c.disco d.pop music
punk rock
The music of RUN-D.M.C and the Beastie Boys is often described as: a.G-funk b.Grunge c.rap rock d.trap Feedback
rap rock
Who was the New York based producer who helped move Run-D.M.C and The Beastie Boys into the mainstream? a.Rick Rubin b.Puff Daddy c.Dr. Dre d.Jay-Z
rick rubin
the message
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (1982)
Which of the following was an important new mode of transmitting popular music in the 1980s, which also helped popularize music videos? a.The internet b.CDs c.MTV d.YouTube
MTV
How did the COVID-19 pandemic influence the production of "Willow"? a.Swift and her producer collaborated remotely via the internet b.It allowed for more studio time c.The music was conceived for large stadiums d.The artists were able to meet for large songwriting sessions
swift and her producer collaborated remotely via the internet
Hip-Hop music first developed as a style of dance music in the late 1970s in which neighborhood? a.Oakland b.Compton c.The Bronx d.Staten Island
the bronx
The lyrics of "The Message" describes: a.The development of hip hop music in NYC b.Grandmaster Flash's childhood story c.The difficulty of life in poor urban areas d.The party scene on the West Coast
the difficulty of life in poor urban areas
willow
written by Tavlor Swift and Aaron Dessner: recorded bv Tavlor Swift: produced by Aaron Dessner (2020)
What type of chords did I explain are the basis of much punk and punk-influenced rock music, helping to make the music more accessible? a.seventh chords b.major chords c.power chords d.minor chords
power chords
What is the source of the prominent "gimme some ganja" vocal sample in "DNA."? a.a Bob Marley Song b.a live performance by Rick James c.a video clip of Fox News d.a Parliament Funkadelic song
a live performance by rick james
Kendrick Lamar is associated with which location? a.West Coast b.East Coast c.The South d.Canada
west coast
Rappers in early hip hop were called what? a.DJs b.MCs c.B-boys d.FCs
MCs
who am i (what's my name)
written by George Clinton, Snoop Doggy Dogg, et al.; produced by Dr. Dre; recorded by Snoop Doggy Dogg (1993)
Beyoncé got her start in which vocal group in the 1990s? a.Ace of Base b.Destiny's Child c.TLC d.The Spice Girls
destiny's child
According to our class discussion, what was likely the cause of "Beat It's" unprecedented popularity? a. its use of the drum machine b. the song appealed to fans of several styles of popular music c.Michael Jackson's dancing in the music video d. it's release on CDs
the song appealed to fans of several styles of popular music
smells like teen spirit
nirvana (1992)
formation
written and recorded by Beyoncé (and others); produced by Mike Will Made It (2016)
DNA
written and recorded by Kendrick Lamar; produced by Mike Will Made It (2017)
Gangsta rap went from the fringe of the music industry to the mainstream during this decade: a.1990s b.1980s c.2000s d.1970s
1990s
Which West Coast hip hop group was one of the first associated with "gansta rap"? a.Nas b.Public Enemy c.Run-D.M.C d.N.W.A.
N.W.A.
"Walk This Way" was originally written and performed in the 1970s by whom? a.Bob Dylan b.Run-D.M.C. c.The Eagles d.Aerosmith
aerosmith
The lyrics for "Formation" describe which of the following? a.Life in NYC b.Dissatisfaction with the music industry c.Life in different New Orleans neighborhoods d.Beyoncé's pride in her Southern heritage
beyoncé's pride in her southern heritage
What is the name for the style of hip hop music that emerged in New Orleans in the 1990s and became nationally popular? a. bounce b. chopped and screwed c. trap d. G Funk
bounce
Which of the following is not a musical feature of "Smells Like Teen Spirit"? a.clear, clean timbres b.distorted vocals c.a relatively accessible musical style d.verse chorus form
clear, clean timbre
Run-D.M.C. and the Beastie Boys were both signed to which record label? a.Def Jam Records b.No Limit Records c.Death Row Records d.RCA Records
def jam records
DJs in early hip hop most often used these kinds of records to build their music: a.Funk and disco b.Alternative rock and punk c.Country and urban folk d.Blues and rock
funk and disco
Early 1990s West Coast hip hop was often called what? a.Rap rock b.G-funk c.P-funk d.Conscious hip hop
g-funk
What was the name of the style of alternative rock associated with Nirvana and bands from the Pacific North West in the early 1990s? a.sludge b.pop punk c.ska d.grunge
grunge
Taylor Swift's 2020 albums Folklore and Evermore draw heavily on which musical style? a.electro pop b.country pop c.honky tonk d.indie folk
indie folk
Who was the primary singer and songwriter for Nirvana? a.Dave Grohl b.Kurt Cobain c.Billy Corgan d.Eddie Vedder
kurt cobain
The accompaniment for "Willow" prominently features ___________. a.layers of acoustic guitar fingerpicking b.synthesizers c.drum machines d.virtuosic piano playing
layers of acoustic guitar fingerpicking
Who produced "Formation"? a.Jay-Z b.Mike Will Made It c.Mannie Fresh d.Rick Rubin
mike will made it
Alternative rock in the 1990s continued the traditions of which 1970s musical style? a.hair metal b.outlaw country c.disco d.punk rock
punk rock
