The Roots of Rock and Roll Part 1

Question 1

What genres was Rock music primarily influenced by?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm & Blues

Question 2

String bass, drums, guitar, and piano were in the rhythm section of what band?

Accepted Answer

Urban Blues

Question 3

Vocal excellence, expressiveness & phrasing were important to what genre?

Accepted Answer

Gospel

Question 4

In small combos, Jump Band Jazz groups had what was the featured instrument?

Accepted Answer

Saxophone

Question 5

What occurs at the end of the Swing Era?

Accepted Answer

Jump Band Jazz emerges

Question 6

TRUE or FALSE: Rural Blues often had an ABA verse structure.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

TRUE or FALSE: Rhythm and blues took the upbeat feel and use of the saxophone from jump band jazz.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

What chord progression is used in rural blues?

Accepted Answer

12 bar

Question 9

What did rhythm and blues NOT take from gospel music?

Accepted Answer

Swung Style

Question 10

The epicenter of Urban Blues was?

Accepted Answer

Chicago

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