Evolution of African-American Music Project

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about the Harlem Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

It is mainly related to poetry and not other forms of creative arts.

Question 2

Which of the following genres was NOT popular in the early 1900's?

Accepted Answer

Hip Hop

Question 3

Ella Fitzgerald was a popular singer of _______.

Accepted Answer

Jazz

Question 4

Who said: "It isn't where you come from; it's where you go that counts?"

Accepted Answer

Ella Fitzgerald

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of Gospel Music?

Accepted Answer

Strong lead vocal with back-up harmonies

Question 6

Who said: "They teach you there is a boundary line to music, but man, there is no boundary line to art?"

Accepted Answer

Charlie Parker

Question 7

Which part of Africa had the strongest influence on early spirituals and slave songs?

Accepted Answer

West

Question 8

James Brown, Little Richard, and Chuck Berry all performed which genre?

Accepted Answer

Rock n Roll

Question 9

What does R&B stand for?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm & Blues

Question 10

Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg were rival artists in which genre?

Accepted Answer

Rap

Question 11

Who said: "Those who are successful overcome their fears and take action?"

Accepted Answer

Jay-Z

Question 12

Which of the following genres did NOT originate in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Classical

Question 13

Trumpet is a common instrument all of these genres EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Hip Hop

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