Chapter 4: Teen Idol Pop

Question 1

What was the name of the tribute song by Dion DiMucci

Accepted Answer

Abraham, Martin, John

Question 2

What effect is known for creating a rich, layered sound in music?

Accepted Answer

The Wall of Sound

Question 3

What unique instrument is featured in some 60s pop music?

Accepted Answer

Theremin

Question 4

Who created the wall of sound

Accepted Answer

Phil Spector

Question 5

What is Rock Music's first Thematic Album

Accepted Answer

Pet Sounds

Question 6

Who hosted the popular TV show American Bandstand?

Accepted Answer

Dick Clark

Question 7

The Brill Building was...

Accepted Answer

A songwriting hub in New York

Question 8

What DJ was ruined by payola?

Accepted Answer

Alan Freed

Question 9

Which teen idol was a songwriter?

Accepted Answer

Paul Anka

Question 10

True or False. It is easy to name specific instruments used when listening to a Phil Spector wall of sound song.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Which artist did the Beach Boys pay royalties to for their music?

Accepted Answer

Chuck Berry

Question 12

With the release of what song did the Beach Boys settle on their name?

Accepted Answer

Surfin

Question 13

What is the job of a Producer?

Accepted Answer

Make musical choices for recording (choosing musicians).

Question 14

The Wall of Sound was..?

Accepted Answer

A combination of overdubbing and lots of instruments to make a big sound

Question 15

Which is NOT a percussion instrument?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

Question 16

Ostinato is...

Accepted Answer

A repeated Rhythm

Question 17

What name do you think the Beach Boys should have landed on?

Accepted Answer

Carl and the Passions, Pendletones, Beach Boys, Kenny and the Cadets

Question 18

What song did Phil Spector consider his finest work but was not as successful as he hoped?

Accepted Answer

River-Deep, Mountain-High

Question 19

True or False. Teen tough guy image?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

Phil Spector was the Beach Boys Producer

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

Who popularized the Twist on American Bandstand

Accepted Answer

Chubby Checker

Question 22

Who is the guitarist known for his twangy sound in the 50s

Accepted Answer

Duane Eddy

Question 23

What was the 1950s Payola?

Accepted Answer

Paying DJs to play music

Question 24

Who Began their career at 7 years old

Accepted Answer

Brenda Lee

Question 25

Who was Phil’s business partner in his record company PhiLes?

Accepted Answer

Lester Still

Question 26

What helped popularize teen idol singers?

Accepted Answer

The movie industry

Question 27

What influenced Richie Valens "La Bamba"

Accepted Answer

Latin Music

Question 28

What was the name of Dion DiMucci’s first group?

Accepted Answer

Dion and the Belmonts

Question 29

Who starred in the 50s movie April Love

Accepted Answer

Pat Boone

Question 30

What was the most common lead instrument in Surf Rock?

Accepted Answer

Electric guitar

Question 31

Which Genre centers around youthful themes such as romance

Accepted Answer

Teen Idol Pop

Question 32

Who was the “King of Twang?”

Accepted Answer

Dwane Eddy

Question 33

Who was the “King of Surf Guitar?”

Accepted Answer

Dick Dale

Question 34

Which is a pop girl group?

Accepted Answer

The Shirelles

Question 35

Who was the one of the most successful female songwriters?

Accepted Answer

Carol King

Question 36

Which instrumental group was associated with the surf image?

Accepted Answer

The Ventures

Question 37

True or False. Phil Spector produced for the Beatles.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 38

True or False. The Beach Boys only sang songs related to surf themes.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 39

Which movie popularized many teen idols including Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello?

Accepted Answer

Beach Blanket Bingo

Question 40

Franki Valli was the lead singer of which group

Accepted Answer

The Four Seasons

Question 41

True or False. Instrumental Surf Rock music was NOT popular

Accepted Answer

False

Question 42

What technique did Dick Dale use to get his sound?

Accepted Answer

Tremolo

Question 43

What is the job of an audio engineer?

Accepted Answer

In charge of the technical aspects of recording (microphone placement).

Question 44

Who is the Duchess

Accepted Answer

The First Female rock guitarist

Question 45

True or False: Teen Idols often played instruments while they sang, mostly guitar.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 46

True or False. Phil Spector considered his records Symphonies for teens

Accepted Answer

True

Question 47

True or False. Teen Idols were more successful for their Musical Talents than their visual appeal.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 48

Was surf rock a west coast or east coast music style?

Accepted Answer

West

Question 49

True or False. Songwriters worked alone to write pop in the 60s in the New York hub.

Accepted Answer

False

Chapter 4: Teen Idol Pop

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Chapter 4: Teen Idol Pop

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