Unit 1 Test - Part 2

Which bandleader emphasized making jazz “respectable”?

Which film is often credited as the first successful sound film?

What significant factor contributed to the growth of the radio industry after World War I?

Where did jazz music originate?

What type of performances influenced jazz besides operas?

Who were Irene and Vernon Castle?

What was one style of music that influenced the tango?

How did the turkey trot differ from other American dance styles of the time?

What tragic event occurred to James Reese Europe in 1919?

What event interrupted Europe’s musical career?

Which of the following traits did Armstrong possess?

 In what year was the first radio program in the US broadcast?

Which of the following best describes the estribillo in Cuban son?

Which band made the first jazz recording in 1917?

How did vaudeville entertainers contribute to the popularity of new dances?

The introduction of __________ allowed bands to play the latest hit songs.

What did “Shuffle Along” portray for the first time on Broadway?

How did Louis Armstrong’s style influence later genres?

Who is known for the intimate singing style called crooning?

Who was a major influence on Louis Armstrong?

Which company was among the first to sell over a million records?

The Great Depression had what effect on the music industry?

What did Vernon Castle do with complex dance movements?

Paul Whiteman referred to himself as the:

When people used the phrase "like a pinch of pepper" to describe ragtime music, they were suggesting that:

The term "race music" refers to:

Which film helped establish the musical cinema as a legitimate form?

What was a significant challenge for Black musicians in New York during Europe’s time?

The term “syncopated music” refers to:

What does Armstrong mean by "Ain't no sense in playing a hundred notes if one will do"?

What did the promotional campaign for the Castles exemplify?

Which city did Europe travel to recruit musicians for his military band?

The jazz craze provided some African American musicians with:

Which musical world was still segregated, despite the jazz craze increasing opportunities for some Black musicians?

Eubie Blake suggested that Black musicians’ abilities were seen as:

What did the United Neighborhood Guild of Brooklyn attempt to do?

Which organization was founded to enforce licensing fees for music?

What did the Castles do to change social dancing in America?

What was one of the primary goals of Vernon Castle in teaching dance?

The Jazz Age directly followed which musical trend?

Which musician is known for popularizing “East St. Louis Toodle-Oo”?

Before 1930, what did Latin music in the U.S. primarily refer to?

Which of the following songs sold a million copies in 1919?

Who was the musical director for the Castles?

Who were the first musicians to popularize jazz music?

 What was a significant technological advancement in the music industry during the 1920s?

Who helped to market the Castles?

What societal view did many people hold about new dances like the turkey trot?

What was the effect of the new microphone technology on recording?

Don Azpiazú and His Casino Orchestra are known for:

What was the primary purpose of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC)?

What was the significance of the 18th Amendment during the 1920s?

What was one of the main reasons for the rise of dance halls in the years around World War I?