Music 1600 Exam 4

अब Quizwiz के साथ अपने होमवर्क और परीक्षाओं को एस करें!

"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


संबंधित स्टडी सेट्स

Examen 2- Preguntas de Google Forms

View Set

Lesson 6: What grade are you in?

View Set

AP Comparative Government - Iran

View Set

intro to matter - isabella sandoval

View Set

Combo with "unit 15" and 17 others

View Set

Chapter 20 - Energy and Its Applications

View Set

4. Financial statements and accounting

View Set

Chapter 34: The Immune System CONNECT

View Set