Music Appreciation/Unit 2 Quiz: Pop Music

2.) Henri went to a record store and buy albums by Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, and George Michael. Based on these purchases, what decade of pop music is Henri MOST likely a fan of?

1980s

5.) During the 1950s individual songs were tracked and published in "The Top 100." What is one way these songs were tracked?

According to their record sales

4.) The definition of pop music has changed considerably through the years. Which statement MOST accurately demonstrates this idea?

Bands like The Rolling Stones were once considered pop music, but are now going known as classic rock.

3.) Most scholars agree that pop music began in 1955 and rock and roll began in 1958.

False

7.) What is generally NOT considered to be a major characteristic of pop music?

It focuses on live performances more than recordings of music.

11.) what is MOST likely true about the origins of rock and roll music?

It was influenced by country and rhythm and blues music.

14.) based on traditional themes for pop music, which of these song titles is most likely to be the name of a pop song?

Missing My Bestie

13.) Anastasia wants to become an EDM artist. What is the BEST thing she can do to help make this happen?

She can become a DJ at dance clubs and start making her own music mixes.

1.) television had a major impact on Pop music in America. How is the BEST demonstrated?

The Beatles became a huge sensation after the performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show".

12.) what happened to the music industry between 1973 and 1978?

The industry became twice the size it had previously been.

8.) Technology influenced the sounds of pop music in the 1980s. How was this MOST accurately demonstrated?

The synthesizer was used more often in songs than in previous decades.

9.) what is MOST likely TRUE about rock music today?

This music genre is seen as more aggressive and innovative than pop music.

10.) Live aid was a benefit concert that raised funds to assist victims of the Ethiopian famine of 1983-1985.

True

15.) mini of the technological changes occurring in the early and mid-20th century were integral for the development of pop music.

True

6.) MTV not only influenced Pop music, but it influenced culture. How is this BEST demonstrated?

Young people started to imitate the style of dress artists wore in their videos.