General Music Final Exam 2022-2023

Question 1

Who is the "Father of Bluegrass?"

Accepted Answer

Bill Monroe

Question 2

What artist holds the record for the biggest selling artist of all-time with one of his albums in 1982?

Accepted Answer

Michael Jackson

Question 3

This artist was a singing waiter when he was discovered.

Accepted Answer

Frank Sinatra

Question 4

When breaks were looped, a new style of dance emerged called ______.

Accepted Answer

Breakdancing

Question 5

Beethoven&#x27;s "Symphony No. 5 in C minor" made up of this ____ that appears frequently.

Accepted Answer

motif, a small repeating pattern

Question 6

Who is known as the King of the Blues?

Accepted Answer

B.B. King

Question 7

In "The Greatest Showman, what is unusual about the people Phinneas hires for his circus?

Accepted Answer

They are all "misfits."

Question 8

What city is recognized as the "Birthplace of Country Music?"

Accepted Answer

Bristol, Tennessee

Question 9

John Philip Sousa is known as "The ____ King."

Accepted Answer

March

Question 10

Which artist paved the way for other female country artists and earned the title, "Queen of Country Music?"

Accepted Answer

Kitty Wells

Question 11

Which artist recorded "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer," one of his biggest hits?

Accepted Answer

Gene Autry

Question 12

Irving Berlin could only play the piano in one key...what key?

Accepted Answer

F Sharp

Question 13

Serial music is music that is

Accepted Answer

based on a series of pitches or rhythms that are repeated

Question 14

Which musical style is the first truly AMERICAN style of music?

Accepted Answer

Ragtime

Question 15

The single, "Cruise" is what launched this artist&#x27;s success.

Accepted Answer

Florida-Georgia Line

Question 16

What name was given to the "new" country music that was a blend of POP and COUNTRY music?

Accepted Answer

The Nashville Sound

Question 17

The founder of "Motown" music was

Accepted Answer

Berry Gordy

Question 18

What artist was known as "The Man in Black?

Accepted Answer

Johnny Cash

Question 19

This artist's debut album was "Here's to the Good Times."

Accepted Answer

Florida-Georgia Line

Question 20

MUSICAL THEATRE UNIT:Which song in "The Greatest Showman" became the show's Theme song?

Accepted Answer

This Is Me

Question 21

Old School Soul music is what inspired this artist.

Accepted Answer

John Legend

Question 22

In "Phantom of the Opera," after Raoul is captured, the Phantom offers to let Christine buy Raoul's freedom with what?

Accepted Answer

her love

Question 23

What movie contributed to the success of Disco music in the 1970&#x27;s?

Accepted Answer

Saturday Night Fever

Question 24

Chubby Checker introduced a new danced called ______

Accepted Answer

The Twist

Question 25

What grade did Elvis Presley receive from his 8th grade music teacher?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 26

In "Dear Evan Hansen, how did Evan Hansen break his arm?

Accepted Answer

He fell from a tree.

Question 27

In "West Side Story," which gang is from Puerto Rico?

Accepted Answer

Sharks

Question 28

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote what famous ballet?

Accepted Answer

The Nutcracker

Question 29

In "West Side Story," where is neutral territory for the two gangs?

Accepted Answer

The gym

Question 30

The first rappers were called

Accepted Answer

MC&#x27;s

Question 31

Aleatory music (chance music) is music that is

Accepted Answer

different each time it is performed

Question 32

Who is known as the "King of Country Music?"

Accepted Answer

Roy Acuff

Question 33

How many different CHORDS are in the 12-Bar Blues form?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 34

In "West Side Story," who died at the very end of the movie?

Accepted Answer

Tony

Question 35

Pop music is described as a softer alternative to ______ music.

Accepted Answer

Rock and Roll

Question 36

During what war was The Star Spangled Banner written?

Accepted Answer

War of 1812

Question 37

In "Phantom of the Opera," what Box number is the Phantom's reserved seat?

Accepted Answer

Box #5

Question 38

In "Dear Evan Hansen, what was the item that caused all of the confusion/drama?

Accepted Answer

a letter

Question 39

Motown music originated from what city?

Accepted Answer

Detroit, Michigan

Question 40

Who is the King of Rock and Roll?

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley

Question 41

In "West Side Story," what do the gangs agree to use as weapons for their rumble?

Accepted Answer

Skin

Question 42

This artist&#x27;s stage name came from their ability to capture the spirit of the legendary soul artists.

Accepted Answer

John Legend

Question 43

Edward Elgar wrote a well-known piece that we often hear at what event?

Accepted Answer

Graduation

Question 44

This artist&#x27;s signature song is "My Way."

Accepted Answer

Frank Sinatra

Question 45

Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard make up this band.

Accepted Answer

Florida-Georgia Line

Question 46

Who is the godmother of Miley Cyrus?

Accepted Answer

Dolly Parton

Question 47

In "Phantom of the Opera," who rescued the Phantom as a child?

Accepted Answer

Madame Giry

Question 48

MUSICAL ARTISTS:Which artist recorded Irving Berlin's "White Christmas?"

Accepted Answer

Frank Sinatra

Question 49

The years for the Contemporary Era are

Accepted Answer

1900-current

Question 50

MUSIC HISTORY UNIT:The years for the Romantic Era are

Accepted Answer

1820-1900

Question 51

Bands in the 1930&#x27;s that were larger than the Dixieland bands of the 1920&#x27;s were called

Accepted Answer

Big Bands

Question 52

This artist served as both an artist and executive producer of the soundtrack for the film "12 Years a Slave."

Accepted Answer

John Legend

Question 53

Music written in the Romantic period was written

Accepted Answer

to express emotion

Question 54

The style of music described as "soul" music with a distinct "pop" influence.

Accepted Answer

Motown

Question 55

What two states make up the "Country" and "Western" locations in Country & Western music?

Accepted Answer

Kentucky and Texas

Question 56

"Classical" music was composed in a very structured format, and "Romantic" music

Accepted Answer

was composed in a much more free style.

Question 57

Who is the "Father of Country Music?"

Accepted Answer

Jimmie Rodgers

Question 58

What "Christmas" song began the pop Christmas music industry and is the biggest selling song of all time?

Accepted Answer

White Christmas

Question 59

Ludwig van Beethoven was deaf...when did he lose his hearing?

Accepted Answer

the last 12 years of his life

Question 60

What was Scott Joplin best known for writing (he was the "King")?

Accepted Answer

Ragtime

Question 61

Aaron Copland was one of the first composers to write music for

Accepted Answer

motion pictures

Question 62

Marvin Gaye&#x27;s work with Motown gave him the title of "_______" of both Soul and Motown.

Accepted Answer

Prince

Question 63

New Wave music became popular with the help of _____

Accepted Answer

computer technology

Question 64

The "King of Swing" is

Accepted Answer

Duke Ellington

General Music Final Exam 2022-2023

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General Music Final Exam 2022-2023

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