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Unit 6- Blues and Rock
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1
What was the British Invasion?
The popularity of American brands in the UK in the '60s.
A wave of British migrants to the USA in the '60s.
When the British invaded Boston in 1774.
A flood of recordings by British Bands in the USA.
2
Which year was Woodstock?
1969
1960
1968
1963
3
Which is NOT a characteristic of '70s music?
Orchestral sounds
Doo-wop
Complex melodies
Longer songs
4
Why was rock important in the '50s?
The older generation hated it.
It inspired a generation of young people.
It began to blur racial lines.
It used instruments that didn't exist.
5
When was "Hey Jude" by The Beatles written?
1970
1968
1967
1969
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Why was "Hey Jude" an important song?
It was the first major hit for The Beatles.
It was longer than any pop song ever written.
It united the country after an violent summer.
It created a new musical style.
7
When was MTV created?
1980
1982
1981
1986
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What is the difference between '50s and '60s music?
The '60s had a stronger backbeat than the '50s.
The '50s uses more drums.
The '50s had no electric guitar.
The '50s is more "jazzy" because it's based on the blues.
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Which of the following was NOT a '50s artist?
Big Mama Thornton
Gloria Gaynor
Elvis Presley
Chuck Berry
10
In what year did the Beatles have their first big hit (in England)?
1961
1964
1962
1963
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What is the difference between '60s and '70s music?
Guitar died out as an instrument in rock after the '60s.
The backbeat changed between the '60s and '70s.
Classic rock existed in the '60s but not the '70s.
'70s songs were more complex used and way more instruments.
12
What song reflected the dark mood after Kennedy's assassination?
Hey Jude- The Beatles
Blowin' in the Wind- Bob Dylan
The Sound of Silence- Simon and Garfunkel
Don't Think Twice, It's All Right- Bob Dylan
13
Why is Elvis Presley important?
He played guitar really well.
He was a magnetic performer known for his dance moves.
He was the first major rock star.
He was the youngest person ever to have a major radio hit.
14
When was President Kennedy's assassination?
1964
1963
1961
1962
15
Why was Chuck Berry important?
He introduced boogie-woogie piano.
He was one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
He was the "architect of rock and roll."
He was the first rock star.
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Why is Elvis Presley controversial?
He died at a young age.
He couldn't actually play the guitar.
He took a lot of his songs from other artists.
He never served in the army.
17
What important event happened in 1964?
The launch of the first man in space.
Rosa Parks sat at the front of the bus.
The election of President Kennedy.
The passage of the Civil Rights Act.
18
Which one of the following is NOT a common electronic sound from the '80s?
Synthesizers
Gated reverb
Orchestra hit
Slap bass
