1970's Popular Music

Question 1

What two traits of rock were demonstrated with intense skill on instruments, elevated song writing, or through tech use?

Accepted Answer

Virtuosity and Individualism

Question 2

Which of the artists listed below wrote deeply personal and introspective songs that spoke to the changing times?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 3

What was the event where after the White Sox doubleheader, thousands of disco records were blown up on the field?

Accepted Answer

Disco demolition night

Question 4

True or False - The 70s was a decade of great diversity in terms of musical genres

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Which 1970s film had an impact on the success of Disco?

Accepted Answer

Saturday Night Fever

Question 6

Ziggy Stardust was the stage persona of what 70's artist?

Accepted Answer

David Bowie

Question 7

Choose the correct order of RIAA certification platforms.

Accepted Answer

Gold, platinum, multi-platinum, diamond

Question 8

The style of rock that focuses on the theatricality and spectacle of rock music is known as?

Accepted Answer

Glam

Question 9

1970s band known for their heavy, sludgy sound, as well as being known as one of the first heavy metal groups to exist?

Accepted Answer

Black Sabbath

Question 10

Who was the 1970s rock group best known for their use of layered vocals and harmonies as well as their folk influences?

Accepted Answer

Fleetwood Mac

Question 11

Which of the following best describes why synthesizers were so important to 1970s popular music?

Accepted Answer

More than one is correct

Question 12

True or False - Music of the 70s created division among people of different backgrounds and beliefs & drew people apart

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Popular music in the 70s was characterized by a constant evolution of styles and genres.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

True or False -The 70’s saw the largest development of rock subgenres such as funk, heavy metal, arena rock, and punk

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Which of the following cultural areas did Disco NOT impact?

Accepted Answer

Politics

Question 16

Led Zeppelin showed extremes in music making w/ elaborate guitar solos & by writing lyrics tht read like short stories.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Which band was best known for music characterized as having a “California” sound?

Accepted Answer

The Eagles

Question 18

Which 70s band was best known for the lead singer's distinctive voice, catchy melodies, and straightforward sound?

Accepted Answer

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Question 19

Which genre of the 1970s had a large and profound impact on the fashion of the time period?

Accepted Answer

Disco

Question 20

Which best describes why Carole King's Tapestry album held the record for most consecutive weeks at #1 by a woman?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 21

Which member of Queen is considered one of, if not the greatest rock vocalist of all time?

Accepted Answer

Freddie Mercury

Question 22

When an artist considers how much money an album could make as their highest priority and lets it shape their composing.

Accepted Answer

Profit oriented

Question 23

When a label advertises multiple avenues at once for their artists such as tours to promote record sales is?

Accepted Answer

Cross marketing

Question 24

Which of the following best describes the DIY ethos or mindset found in 1970s Punk?

Accepted Answer

Music and fashion was made w/o relying on record labels or mainstream media

Question 25

What instrument do solo artists Billy Joel and Elton John both have in common?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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