How was disco music received?

Polar reactions - loved or hated

Parliament Funkadelic was a collective, meaning...

There were many people that performed in various combos

Queen was unique because

They mixed classical and rock genres

Which statement best describes the 70's?

Growth of suburbs and "urban decay"

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1
Billie Holiday did all of the following except...
start her own record label
set herself apart with her powerful voice
overcome immense hardship
set a new standard of phrasing and improv
2
What does NOT describe disco music?
upright string bass
Four on the floor dance rhythms
fast tempo
hi-hat cymbals
3
What was James Brown's big thing?
Guitar solos
Harmony
Melody
Rhythm
4
How was disco music received?
Adored by all, super popular
Endorsed by the president
Polar reactions - loved or hated
Totally tanked, no one liked it
5
Jimi Hendrix was amazing because...
He was young and talented
He could play guitar with his teeth
His performances were super energetic
All of the above
6
Parliament Funkadelic was a collective, meaning...
Each album contained every song they ever made
They had their own line of collectors' stamps
There were many people that performed in various combos
All of their songs were made up on the spot
7
The Kinks kicked off ___________ music
heavy rock
pop
rock n roll
punk
8
Which best describes James Brown?
Rock
Motown
Disco
Funk
9
Hip hop music grew out of...
a birthday party
recording studios
someone's living room
night clubs
10
According to punk music, what is the only limitation?
Technical training
One's imagination
The edge of the stage
Poetic lyrics
11
Which did NOT have a "DIY attitude" approach?
Punk
Disco
none of the above
Hip hop
12
Who was not a queen of pop?
Aretha
Janet Jackson
Madonna
Whitney Houston
13
Artists like Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Aerosmith gained popularity through
outrageous costuming
MTV music videos
killer dance moves
lighting things on fire at their concerts
14
What does NOT describe funk music?
addresses black audience
polyrhythms
featured bass line
polytonality
15
The goal of stadium rock was:
big hair
pioneering new guitar models
commercial (money) success
artistic expression
16
Who was the Queen of Disco?
Donna Summer
Aretha Franklin
Beyonce
The Supremes
17
Who did not achieve new levels of chart-topping success in the 1990's?
Country music
Hip hop artists
Alt-rock/grunge
music for dancing
18
Queen was unique because
They had distinctive face paint
They were British
Their songs were all short
They mixed classical and rock genres
19
Punk music originated in
American urban areas
British night clubs
British pubs
American dance halls
20
Which song was the first well-known hip hop track?
Fight the Power
Push It
The Message
Rapper's Delight
21
______ was NOT a heavy metal band
KISS
The Who
Def Leppard
Twisted Sister
22
The Ramones played __________ music
punk
funk
loud
disco
23
Who was NOT an early hip hop DJ?
Grandmaster Flash
Afrika Bambaattaa
Kool Herc
Spiderman
24
Pick the group NOT considered stadium/arena rock:
Queen
Chicago
Journey
Boston
25
Which statement best describes the 70's?
Economic depression and hardship
Growth of suburbs and "urban decay"
An economic bubble, prosperity
People moving from rural areas into cities
26
Arena rock had ______ venues, in contrast to punk's ________ venues.
old-fashioned, new-age
electric, antiquated
no, brand new
enormous, intimate

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