UGH
Which of the following is NOT a rapper featured on the Sugarhill Gang's "Rappers Delight?" a. Michael "Wonder Mike" Wright b. Guy "Master Gee" O'Brien c. Henry "Big Bank Hank" Jackson d. Iggy "Pop" Stooge
d
Which of the following is NOT true about the Beatles' number one hit from 1964, "A Hard Day's Night?" a. It was the title song from the Beatles' first movie b. The overall song is in AABA form c. The theme of the song involves the reward of returning home to a rewarding domestic relationship d. The song features flamenco guitar, castanets, and other "exotic" elements e. The song begins with a loud, isolated guitar chord that prepares the tense feelings described in the opening words of the song
d
Which one of the following artists or groups recorded for Motown records in the 1960s? a. Beach Boys b. Beatles c. Crystals d. The Supremes e. Ronettes
d
Which song written by Ruben Blades and performed by Ruben Blades and Willie Colón tells the story of the violent demise of a street tough who attacks a prostitute? a. The Wild One b. Red Headed Stranger c. Velvet Underground d. Pedro Nevaja e. El Malo
d
Which surf guitarist was known for a characteristic "wet" sound, lead the Del-Tones, and was known for songs like "Pipeline" and "Misirlou?" a. Barry Gordy b. Ringo Starr c. Eleanor Rigby d. Dick Dale e. Moe Town
d
Why did Philip Bashe, an expert on heavy metal music, describe the song "Jump" as "a brave test of the Van Halen audience's loyalty?" a. The song told the story of a casual come-on to a girl b. The song features a virtuosic guitar solo c. The song utilizes two-note combinations known as "power chords" d. The song's main instrumental melody is played on a synthesizer e. The song features thick textures and a strong pulse
d
For which of the following is Eddie Van Halen known? a. Country-tinged pop hits like "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" b. Initiating a resurgence of interest in the swing style of music during the 1980s c. Soulful piano playing and confessional lyrics about emotional pain d. Singing honky-tonk songs from a distinctly female perspective e. Virtuosic heavy metal guitar playing
e
The 1980s saw the introduction of which wildly popular digital synthesizer? a. Vegimatic b. Line 6 c. HAL 2000 d. Theremin e. Yamaha DX-7
e
Which 1986 hit song featured a collaborationbetween hip-hop pioneers Run-D.M.C. and the hard rock group Aerosmith as well as aan influential music video which played a pivotal role in mainstreaming rap music? a. Gimme Some Money b. Killer Joe c. Black Dog d. Wild Thing e. Walk This Way
e
Which 1998 song by Lauryn Hill combines aspects of 1950's R&B with penetrating observations about male and female behavior? a. Walk This Way b. Say What? c. Push It d. Not a Pretty Girl e. Doo Wop (That Thing)
e
Which English-born Australian recording artist scored a series of Top 10 country-pop crossover hits in the 1970s including "Let Me Be There," "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)," and "Have You Never Been Mellow?" a. Charlie Rich b. Joni Mitchel c. Donna Summer d. Black Magic Woman e. Olivia Newton-John
e
Which Los Angeles-based band recorded the desperate, almost apocalyptic song "Hotel California?" a. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars b. The Byrds c. Love Unlimited Orchestra d. Robert Plant e. The Eagles
e
A memorable musical phrase or riff is called a _________________
hook
A repeated pattern designed to generate rhythmic momentum is called a ____________
riff
The quality of sound sometimes called "tone color" is ____________________
timbre
The first jazz recordings were made in New York City and Chicago.(True or False)
True
True or False. Mexican immigrants in California played an important role in the development of rock music
True
Which couple were arguably the biggest media superstars of the years around World War I?
Vernon and Irene Castle
Which Alabama-born musician called himself the "Father of the Blues" and composed hits like "Memphis Blues" and "St. Louis Blues?"
W. C. Handy
Which artist called himself the "Father of the Blues," wrote hits like "Memphis Blues" and "St. Louis Blues," and was the most influential of the classic blues composers?
William Christopher (W.C.) Handy.
Walter Page (bass), Jo Jones (drums), and Freddie Green (guitar) formed the hard-swinging nucleus of which Kansas City-based big band? a. Count Basie Orchestra b. Love Unlimited Orchestra c. Europe's Society Orchestra d. Duke Ellington Orchestra e. Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
a
Which artist had his biggest hit with the song "Don't Be Cruel?" a. Elvis Presley b. Tom Jones c. Barbra Streisand d. Wanda Jackson e. Harry Belafonte
a
Which artist was the focus of the first documented example of modern pop hysteria, the so-called Columbus Day Riot of 1944? a. Frank Sinatra b. Hank Williams c. Hank Thompson d. Kitty Wells e. Johnnie Ray
a
Which classic blues singer known as the "Empress of the Blues" developed her singing style in rough-and-tumble black vaudeville and tent shows and famously recorded W.C. Handy's composition "St. Louis Blues" in 1925
Bessie Smith
Who was the first recording star of the country blues whose music reflected a distinctive East Texas style? He also recorded "That Black Snake Moan."
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Which term introduced in chapter 5 references "bent" or "flattened" tones lying outside traditional European-based scale structures that reflect particular African American melodic characteristics?
Blue Notes
Which of the following stanzas uses the structure most closely associated with the 12-bar blues?
Feelin' tomorrow like I feel today]] Feelin' tomorrow like I feel today I'll pack my grip and make my getaway.
Which big band got its first big break in 1934 on the radio program "Let's Dance," which was sponsored by the National Biscuit Company? a. Benny Goodman and His Orchestra b. Count Basie Orchestra c. Duke Ellington Orchestra d. Original Dixieland Jazz Band e. Europe's Society Orchestra
a
Which southern string band did James Gideon (Gid) Tanner lead?
Skillet Lickers.
Which white actor invented the minstrel character "Jim Crow"
Thomas Dartmouth Rice
Which honky-tonk artist recorded "The Wild Side of Life?" a. Hank Thompson b. Hank Hill c. Hank Williams d. Hanky Panky e. Hank O'Hare
a
Which of the following is true about Bill Haley's "Rock around the Clock?" a. It was the first rock 'n' roll record to become a number one pop hit b. It was featured prominently in Spike Lee's film "School Daze" c. It featured Little Richard's brilliant uptempo piano playing d. It was a sentimental love song featuring a duet between Bill Haley and Kitty Wells e. It was a huge commercial flop
a
Which of the following is true about Gene Autry's musical style? a. He was known as a singing cowboy and reached out to a broad audience with a deep baritone voice b. He sang old-timey songs in a sincere, unaffected style with a pronounced southern twang c. His highly syncopated piano playing often incorporated well-known popular tunes d. He brought neatness and control to big-band jazz arrangements e. None of the above is true about Gene Autry's musical style
a
Which song by Chuck Berry is distantly modeled on the country song "Ida Red" and describes a lovers' quarrel in the form of a car chase? a. "Maybellene" b. "Nature Boy" c. "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight" d. "Shake Rattle and Roll" e. "Long Tall Sally"
a
Which song, recorded by Nat "King" Cole and written by Eden Ahbez, is similar to a Yiddish folk song called "Shvayg mayn harts" and was originally part of a suite of songs called the a. "Nature Boy" b. "Go Daddy Go!" c. "Jack the Bear" d. "Shark Sandwich" e. "The Time"
a
Which White banjo virtuoso lead the Virginia Minstrels?
Daniel Emmett
Who lead the Washingtonians, the most musically interesting African American dance band of the 1920s and early 1930s?
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington
Which of the following is true about the tango? It developed during the late nineteenth century in Buenos Aires
Argentina
Which of the following is true about Black Southern Gospel music?
Artists were expected to perform sacred music only and not to indulge in "dirty" music like the blues.
What is the "B" section of a song in AABA form also called?
Bridge.
From which stream of influence does the "high lonesome sound" commonly heard in country music hail?
European American stream
Which legendary French-born superstar of tango was inspired by operatic bel canto singing and the criollo songs of the Argentine gauchos?
Carlos Gardel
Which ensemble recorded "Dippermouth Blues?"
Creole Jazz Band
Which singing style emerged soon after the invention of the electronic microphone?
Crooning.
Which of the following is true of Bing Crosby's recording of "How Deep Is the Ocean"?
Crosby constantly varies his dynamics within individual phrases.
Which Tin Pan Alley composer was born Israel, or Isadore, Baline in 1888?
Irving Berlin.
Who composed the music to "I Got Rhythm"?
George Gershwin.
Which of the following is true about songwriter Stephen Foster?
He embraced both genteel traditions and less highly regarded but popular traditions such as minstrelsy
Which productive, varied, and creative Tin Pan Alley composer was born in Temun, Russia, in 1888 and later immigrated to the United States as a result of the anti-Jewish pogrom in 1892?
Irving Berlin.
Which of the following is true about the Afro-Cuban rumba?
It accompanies dances featuring sexual role-playing and was originally suppressed by Cuban authorities.
Which of the following is true about the country blues?
It emerged in the Mississippi Delta and was first recorded in the 1920s.
Which of the following is true about the diddley bow?
It is a musical instrument adapted from the African one-stringed zither
Which of the following became the first nationwide commercial radio network in 1926?
National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
In which city was Tin Pan Alley located?
New York.
Which group recorded the first jazz record in 1917?
Original Dixieland Jazz Band
Which 1927 musical featured music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and was a new kind of musical show of unprecedented seriousness and depth?
Show Boat.
Which of the following is NOT true about James Reese Europe?
He was a cornet player and leader of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band
Who was the most influential songwriter of American popular song during the nineteenth century?
Stephen Foster
Which Latin dance style did Irene and Vernon Castle and movie star Rudolph Valentino help popularize in the early twentieth century?
Tango
Which 1927 film featured Al Jolson and demonstrated the possibilities of combining film with sound?
The Jazz Singer.
Which of the following is true about the classic blues?
The classic blues included artists like Bessie Smith, Alberta Hunter, and Ethel Waters.
Dr. Funkenstein, Star Child, the Thumpasorous People, and Sir Nose D'VoidOfFunk were characters that spoofed commercialized, soulless music in innovative concept albums by which 1970s funk band? a. Parliament b. The Ramones c. The Furious Five d. Wild Cherry e. None of the above
a
Which artist recorded the politically charged "Say It Loud—I'm Black and I'm Proud," which was a striking anticipation of important black music to come, both in its musical style and in its emphasis on the black experience as subject matter? a. James Brown b. Eric Clapton c. Jimi Hendrix d. Bob Dylan e. Dionne Warwick
a
Which opera composed by George Gershwin in 1935 represents his most thoroughgoing synthesis of European classical, mainstream popular, and African American stylistic influences?
Porgy and Bess.
Which music industry catchphrase was invented by Ralph Peer and referenced recordings by African American musicians from the 1920s until the 1940s produced mainly for sale to African American listeners?
Race Music
What did the music industry call recordings from the 1920's until the late 1940's that were made by African Americans artists and produced mainly for sale to African American listeners?
Race Records.
Which country blues artist's guitar playing was so remarkable that stories circulated claiming he sold his soul to the devil?
Robert Johnson
Which of the following was an influential ragtime pianist and composer?
Scott Japlin
Which of the following bands exemplified the "Philadelphia sound" of the 1970s? a. Led Zeppelin b. Santana c. Chic d. O'Jays e. Jackson Five
d
Which film released in 1927 became the first to exploit sound successfully?
The Jazz Singer
Which songwriting team composed the musical Oklahoma!, which opened in 1943? a. Lennon and McCartney b. Daddy Mac and Mac Daddy c. Tuffnel and St. Hubbins d. Learner and Lowe e. Rodgers and Hammerstein
e
Who lead the urban folk group the Weavers? a. Glenn Miller b. Ani DiFranco c. Jack Johnson d. Perry Como e. Pete Seeger
e
A term that evokes the channeled flow of "swinging" or "funky" or "phat" rhythms is called a ___________________
groove
Many dance bands in the 1920s specialized in one of three main categories "hot," "sweet," and "Latin." (True OR False)
True
Al Jolson billed himself as "The World's Greatest Entertainer".
True.
Which brilliant cornetist and singer was known as "Satchelmouth" or "Satchmo" and profoundly influenced jazz and popular music?
Louis Armstrong
The music industry's discovery of black music can be traced to a set of recordings made in the early 1920's by which black vaudeville performer?
Mamie Smith.
What was the first form of musical and theatrical entertainment regarded by European audiences as distinctely american in character?
Minstrel shows
Who lead the Ambassador Orchestra, the most successful dance band of the 1920s?
Paul Whiteman
Minstrelsy was invented in southern, aristocratic neighborhoods of cities like Atlanta?
False
Which crooner released the hit "My Blue Heaven" in 1927?
Gene Austin.
Which of the following is true about Brazilian bossa nova music?
It was popularized in the United States by songs like "The Girl from Ipanema.".
Which of the following was a well-known composer of plantation songs?
James Bland
Which artist established the myth of the outcast (i.e. the resourceful, lone wanderer) in songs like "Waiting for a Train" which has proven to be a potent force in country music up to the present time?
Jimmie Rodgers.
Which of the following is true about African American ballads of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
They celebrated the exploits of black heroes and "bad men.".
Which of the following is generally true about Tin Pan Alley songs?
They did not deal directly with the troubling issues of the 1920s and 1930s: racism, massive unemployment, and the rise of fascism in Central and Eastern Europe.
What role did song pluggers play in the music industry from the nineteenth century until the 1920s?
They promoted songs and convinced big stars to perform them
Who invented the phonograph?
Thomas Alva Edison
Which influential figure in the progressive country movement developed his career as a professional songwriter in Nashville but later settled in Austin, where he recorded the concept album Red-Headed Stranger? a. Willie Nelson b. Willie Mayes c. Groundskeeper Willie d. Willie Wonka e. Willie May Kitt
a
Which of the following artists blended musical elements from Caribbean folk music and American rhythm & blues in songs like "I Shot the Sheriff" and "Stir It Up"? a. Bob Marley b. Ziggy Stardust c. Jimmy Cliff d. Nigel Tufnel
a
Which of the following is true about "The Twist?" a. It was essentially an individual, noncontact dance without any real steps generally done by a boy-girl couple facing one another b. It was a complex, Latin-tinged dance similar to the mambo and the rumba c. It was the first in a series of country line dances popular in the 1960s d. It involved male-female couples dancing together face to face with their arms embracing one another in a sexually suggestive manner e. None of the above
a
Which of the following is true about the music industry in the 1980s? a. In 1984, sales of prerecorded cassettes first surpassed those of vinyl discs b. The 78 r.p.m. shellac disc was first introduced c. iTunes debuted in 1988 d. Les Paul invented the solid-body electric guitar e. Sean Parker created Napster in 1981
a
Which popular music "sound" involved a sophisticated approach to the vocal presentation and instrumental arrangement of country music in the 1960s and was exemplified by artists like Patsy Cline and Elvis Presley? a. Nashville Sound b. Seattle Sound c. Philadelphia Sound d. Bakersfield Sound e. Long Island Sound
a
Which song by Peter Gabriel featured an eye-catching, technically innovative video combining stop-motion techniques, live action, and unusual footage like enlarged microscopic images of human sperm cells impregnating an egg? a. "Sledgehammer" b. "Brand New Baby" c. "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You, Tonight!" d. "The Bird" e. "Space Oddity"
a
What was the name by which the studio musicians with whom Phil Spector worked regularly at Gold Star studios became known? a. Viv Savage Band b. Wrecking Crew c. Funk Brothers d. Love Unlimited Orchestra e. The Raiders
b
Which British rock band recorded the concept album Exile on Main Street in 1972? a. Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes b. Rolling Stones c. Gerry and the Pacemakers d. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars e. Led Zeppelin
b
Which California-based jazz saxophonist recorded the biggest hit of the bossa nova era, "The Girl from Ipanema?" a. Charlie Parker b. Stan Getz c. Ella Fitzgerald d. Louis Jordan e. Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria
b
Which New York-based rock band formed by singer-guitarist Lou Reed and violist John Cale is frequently cited as an ancestor of 1970s punk music? a. The Wild One b. Velvet Underground c. The Wailers d. Kool and the Gang e. The Crickets
b
Which cable television network debuted in 1981 and changed the way the music industry operated? a. YouTube b. MTV c. NBC d. ABC
b
Which female New York-based poet, journalist, and singer recorded a critically acclaimed album, Horses, in 1976 and was the first rock musician to perform regularly at the legendary nightclub CBGBs? a. New York Doll b. Patti Smith c. Sheena the Punk Rocker d. Chet Atkins e. Wanda Jackson
b
Which genre refers to an extreme variation of punk pioneered during the 1980's by bands like the Dead Kennedys, the Germs, Black Flag, X, and the ******** Surfers featuring riff-based songs played at fast tempos? a. Reggae b. Hardcore c. Smack d. Techno
b
Which of the following artists was an early celebrity of hip-hop music? a. Willie Nelson b. Afrika Bambaataa c. Clash Carter d. Johnny Rotten e. David Byrne
b
Which of the following artists was an influential figure of early salsa? a. Iggy Pop b. Eddie Palmieri c. Bob Marley d. Kurt Weil e. Joey Ramone
b
Which song written by Ruben Blades and performed by Ruben Blades and Willie Colón tells the story of the violent demise of a street tough who attacks a prostitute? a. "Enique Nigue" b. "Pedro Nevaja" c. "El Manicero" d. "La Bamba"
b
Which songwriter partnered with Hal David in the 1960s and penned a series of hits for Dionne Warwick that were a remarkable testament to the resilience of the Tin Pan Alley aesthetic? a. Bob Dylan b. Burt Bacharach c. Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria d. Xavier Cugart e. Herb Alpert
b
Which talented composer, arranger, songwriter, and pianist had a unique vocal timbre and recorded in a variety of musical genres including Tin Pan Alley music ("Georgia on My Mind"), R&B ("What'd I Say"), and country ("I Can't Stop Loving You")? a. James Brown b. Ray Charles c. Patsy Cline d. Herb Alpert e. Willie Nelson
b
With which region of the U.S.A. were gangsta rap groups like N.W.A. (*****z With Attitude) associated? a. Upper Mid-West b. West Coast c. East Coast d. Puerto Rico
b
In which region of the U.S.A. did artists like Juan Atkins and Derrick May develop techno music? a. West Coast b. East Coast c. Upper Mid-West d. Puerto Rico e. None of the above
c
Socially engaged rap which chronicled the declining fortunes of the urban black community in songs like "Night of the Living Baseheads" is a contribution of which New York-based rap group? a. J. Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince b. Beastie Boys c. Public Enemy d. W.A. e. Tone Loc
c
What was the name of Motown's house band in the 1960s that featured bass player James Jamerson, drummer Benny Benjamin, and keyboardist Earl Van Dyke? a. Jan and Dean b. The Supremes c. The Funk Brothers d. The Jackson Five e. None of the above
c
Which early 1980s hit by the Eurythmics featured androgynous singer Annie Lennox, a booming steady pulse, overdubbed harmonies, and hints of a darkly sadomasochistic relationship? a. "I, Tina" b. "What's Love Got to Do with It" c. "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" d. "Jump" e. "Stonehenge"
c
Which influential alternative band from Athens, Georgia famously signed a ten-million-dollar, five-album agreement with Warner Brothers in 1988 and in 1991 released a Number One album, Out of Time, which spawned two Top 10 singles? a. KRS One b. DK c. R.E.M. d. X e. AOR
c
Which of the following "Ices" is a white rapper who achieved commercial success in 1990 with the album To The Extreme and is considered hip-hop's icon of "wackness" (weakness)? a. Ice Cube b. Ice T c. Vanilla Ice d. Ice Scream e. Ice Sickle
c
Which pianist, organist, and bandleader recorded "Mambo No. 5" and did the most to popularize the mambo throughout Latin America and in the United States? a. Ricky Ricardo b. Sam the Sham c. Damaso Perez Prado d. Fez e. Ricky Martin
c
Which recording process samples sound waves and breaks them down into a stream of 0s and 1s? a. Magnetic tape recording b. Analog recording c. Digital recording d. Bounce recording
c
Which southern rock band featured guitar virtuoso Duane Allman? a. All My Children b. All in the Family c. Allman Brothers d. All in For Rock e. Ollie Oxen
c
Which successful rock album released in 1971 by Joni Mitchel consists of a cycle of songs about the complexities of love and is carefully designed to create a strong emotional focus clearly related to the autobiography of the singer? a. Dark Side of the Moon b. Smell the Glove c. Blue d. Glam e. Pet Sounds
c
Which successful white blues vocalist was the lead singer for Big Brother and the Holding Company and recorded songs like "Piece of My Heart?" a. Dionne Warwick b. Jimi Hendrix c. Janis Joplin d. Grace Slick e. Ray Charles
c
Which term refers to the mass adulation surrounding the Beatles? a. Beatlelove b. Beatle Bonkers c. Beatlemania d. Beatle Heads e. Beatle Bananas
c
For which of the following is Eddie Van Halen known? a. Country-tinged pop hits like "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" b. Soulful piano playing and confessional lyrics about emotional pain c. Singing honky-tonk songs from a distinctly female perspective d. Virtuosic heavy metal guitar playing
d
The person responsible for the finances of a recording project, who often intervenes in the recording process, is called the: a. Performer b. Backer c. Plugger d. Producer
d
What was the name of the record label founded by Phil Spector? a. Atlantic b. Chess c. K-Tel d. Philles e. Motown
d
Which Los Angeles-born trumpeter and songwriter founded A&M Records, led the Tijuana Brass, and was known for such hits as "The Lonely Bull (El Solo Toro)" and "A Taste of Honey?" a. Louis Armstrong b. Bix Beiderbecke c. Maynard Furguson d. Herb Alpert e. Berry Gordy Jr.
d
Which of the following 1970s styles of music describes cheerful songs aimed mainly at a preteen audience? a. Singer-songwriter b. Soft soul c. Alternative d. Bubble gum e. Pop rock
d
Which of the following artists blended musical elements from Caribbean folk music and American rhythm & blues in songs like I Shot the Sheriff and Stir It Up? a. Joey Ramone b. Nigel Tufnel c. Ziggy Stardust d. Bob Marley e. Bootsy Collins
d
Which of the following bands embodied an American punk rock antifashion response to the English glam rock movement typified by the gender-bending David Bowie? a. The Ramones b. The Wailers c. The Outlaws d. The New York Dolls e. The Clash
d
Which New York-based indie band formed in 1981, developed a feedback-drenched sound, ignored conventional song structures, and released the album Experimental Jet Set, Trash, and No Star in 1994? a. M/A/R/R/S b. Queen Latifah c. Tupac d. G-Funk e. Sonic Youth
e
Which artist recorded the milestone concept album Modern Sounds in Country Music in 1962? a. Hank Williams b. Jimmie Rodgers c. Fats Domino d. Irving Berlin e. Ray Charles
e
Which country crossover artist of the 1970s had a western swing background and a laid-back style that helped expand his national popularity? a. Robert Plant b. John Paul Jones c. Harold Melvin d. Elton John e. Glen Campbell
e
Which hip-hop artist was introduced on Dr. Dre's 1992 album The Chronic and made use of a laid-back-but-lethal gangster persona on hit singles like "What's My Name?" and albums like Doggystyle (1993). a. Notorious B.I.G. b. Melle Mel c. "Downtown" Julie Brown d. Nirvana e. Snoop Doggy Dog
e
Which instrumentalist and vocalist from Seattle, Washington, was the most original, inventive, and influential guitarist of the rock era as well as the most prominent African American rock musician of the late 1960s? a. Sir Denis Eton-Hogg b. Eric Clapton c. Buddy Holly d. Phil Ochs e. Jimi Hendrix
e
Which multitalented African American singer, songwriter, arranger, conductor, and producer formed the Love Unlimited Orchestra, which recorded the instrumental hit "Love's Theme?" a. Carlos Santana b. Diddy c. Elton John d. Brian Wilson e. Barry White
e
Which of the following in NOT true about the song "Uptown" recorded by the Crystals and produced by Phil Spector? a. The song uses orchestral strings and percussion effects b. The song deals with class inequalities and economic injustice, which was very unusual for pop songs in 1962 c. The ornate guitar figures and castanets add a "Spanish" sound to the recording d. The portion of the recording that describes downtown is presented in a minor key e. The recording prominently features an early electronic instrument called a theremin
e
Which of the following is true about Bob Dylan? a. His smooth, highly polished vocal style dissuaded other artists from producing covers of his songs b. He was a constant presence on the R&B charts in the 1950s c. His Latin-tinged trumpet playing on songs like "A Taste of Honey" was widely imitated d. He recorded the controversial "Okie from Muskogee," which critiqued aspects of the counterculture e. His songs reflected a gift for poetic imagery, metaphor, and irony
e
Which of the following was NOT a member of the Beatles? a. Paul McCartney b. John Lennon c. Ringo Starr d. George Harrison e. Brian Wilson
e
Which pop-oriented country performer recorded songs like "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and won the Country Music Association's award as Entertainer of the Year in 1975 but was despised by many in the traditional audience for country music? a. Merle Haggard b. Marty DiBergi c. Donna Summer d. Robert Plant e. John Denver
e
Which recording artist penned two Top 40 country hits in the 1980s, including "Lady," which was recorded by Kenny Rogers? a. Ike Turner b. Sledge Hammer c. Bon Jovi d. "Big Bank" Hank e. Lionel Ritchie
e
Which recording by Bob Dylan was a fierce song about a young woman's fall from a state of obvious privilege into one of desperation and effectively put an end to previous restrictions on length, subject matter, and poetic diction in the creation of pop records? a. "Walk on By" b. "What the World Needs Now Is Love" c. "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" d. "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" e. "Like a Rolling Stone"
e
Which urban folk duo recorded "The Sound of Silence?" a. Love and Wilson b. Lennon and McCartney c. Bacharach and David d. Gershwin and Gershwin e. Simon and Garfunkel
e
Who debuted the "moonwalk" at a Motown reunion concert in 1983? a. Olivia Newton-John b. Will Smith c. Vincent Price d. Nigel Tufnel e. Michael Jackson
e
The late nineteenth-century rural song tradition son and the Africanized style of ballroom dance music called danzón exerted a lasting impact on popular music in the United States and came from which country?
Cuba
Which artist led the Havana Casino Orchestra in the 1930s and recorded Latin hits like "El Manisero" ("The Peanut Vendor")?
Justo Azpiazú
Which of the following became the conductor of the U.S. Marine Band?
John Philip Sousa
Which of the following was not an influential Tin Pan Alley composer?
John Philip Sousa.
Which of the following is true about Al Jolson's 1921 recording of "April Showers"?
Jolson is accompanied by an orchestra that plays an elaborate and decorative accompaniment suitable to the flowery sentiments of the song.
Which guitarist lived from 1888 until 1937, worked with Carlos Gardel, and demonstrated the importance of Afro-Argentine musicians in the tango tradition?
Jose ("El Negro") Ricardo
Which song recorded by the Paul Whiteman Band sold 2 million copies and featured the Swanee whistle (slide whistle)
a novelty that helped sell the record?,"Whispering"
The basic features of the blues form include which of the following?
all of the above
Which Spanish-born violinist, film star, and bandleader was known as the "Rhumba King" and did the most to popularize Latin music during the swing era? a. Bing Crosby b. Xavier Cugat c. Benny Goodman d. Maybelle Carter e. James Reese Europe
b
Which artist was the first black musician to host his own weekly radio series (1948-1949) and the first to have a network television show (1956-1957)? a. Bing Crosby b. Nat "King" Cole c. Benny Goodman d. Xavier Cugat e. James Reese Europe
b
Which disc jockey was probably first to use the term "rock 'n' roll" for commercial and generational purposes? a. D.J. LaRocca b. Alan Freed c. D.J. Jazzy Jeff d. Chuck Berry e. Milt Gabler
b
Which record format released in 1949 by RCA Victor Corporation allowed a listener to load a stack of singles? a. Magnetic tape b. 45 r.p.m. record c. Eight-track tape d. 33 1/3 r.p.m. record e. 78 r.p.m. record
b
Which vocal ensemble recorded a cover version of "Sh-Boom" that featured two false endings and a humorous kettledrum stroke? a. Cutting Crew b. The Crew Cuts c. Crew d. Da Krew e. The Croupiers
b
Which New York City-based recording artist released the Latin Soul hit "Watermelon Man?" a. Bob Dylan b. Patsy Cline c. Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria d. Xavier Cugart e. Carole King
c
Which artist recorded the original version of "Shake Rattle and Roll?" a. Haley Comet b. Mike Stoler c. Little Richard d. Big Joe Turner e. Les Paul
d
Which fiddler from East Texas led the Texas Playboys in hits like "New San Antonio Rose?" a. Bob Dylan b. Ricky Bobby c. William Bob d. Bob Wills e. Big Texas Bob
d
Which of the following artists recorded "Chicago Electric Blues"? a. Rosemary Clooney b. Willie Nelson c. Derek Smalls d. Muddy Waters e. Wabash Cannonball
d
Which of the following is true about FM radio? a. It is more prone to electrical disturbance than AM radio b. The postwar years saw a marked decline in FM broadcasting c. Trumpets, saxophones, and the drum set could not initially be broadcast on FM radio because of the timbre of those instruments d. It offered better sound quality than AM radio e. FM stands for flowery music, a reference to the sentimental songs first heard on FM radio
d
Which of the following is true about the song "In the Mood"? a. The song was recorded by Roy Acuff and portrays the church as an embattled group of individuals b. The song features vocal harmonies inspired by African American singing traditions c. The song highlights Charlie Patton's rough, heavy voice, which was typical of the Delta blues d. The song was recorded in 1939 by the Glenn Miller Orchestra e. None of the above
d
Which of the following was NOT associated with western swing? a. The Texas Playboys b. Call-and-response riffs c. Instruments such as trumpets, saxophones, and the drum set d. W. C. Handy e. Southern string band music
d
Which rock 'n' roll pianist was the second best-selling artist of the 1950s and known for a style rooted in musical traditions from New Orleans? a. Rosemary Clooney b. Blink Lemon Jefferson c. Johnny Mathis d. Fats Domino e. Long Tall Sally
d
For which of the following was Mario Bauza known? a. Flashy guitar solos b. Swing-era vocal harmonies c. Pioneering use of the Dobro d. Frequent appearances in feature films as singing cowboys e. Introducing authentic Afro-Cuban music into the United States
e
Which of the following contributed to the decline of the big bands in the mid to late 1940s? a. A number of well-known musician were killed in World War II, including Glenn Miller b. Shifts in popular music taste c. Shortages in gas and vehicles, which made it difficult for the bands to travel to engagements d. A bitter feud between ASCAP and the four big radio networks e. All of the above
e
Which of the following is true about the Music Corporation of America (MCA)? a. Music Corporation of America was a western swing band that toured Texas and California in the 1930s b. Music Corporation of America was a radio program broadcast on WSM that expanded the audience for country music in the 1930s c. Music Corporation of America was a record label that promoted swing artists like Gene Krupa and Chick Webb d. "Music Corporation of America" was a hit song by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1939 e. Music Corporation of America rose to become the dominant booking agency for big dance bands in the 1930s
e
Which rock 'n' roll performer originally named Richard Wayne Penniman hit the pop charts in 1956 with his wild performance of the nonsensical song "Tutti-Frutti?" a. Junior Parker b. Fats Domino c. Scotty Moore d. Perry Como e. Little Richard
e