Music 10/20 Final Exam Review

Question 1

Which below is NOT a surf band/ artist?

Accepted Answer

The Village People

Question 2

Elvis was discovered when he walked into Sun Records to record a Christmas song for his mother.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

When and Where did Woodstock take place

Accepted Answer

1969, in rural New York

Question 4

Select all of the names below that are Solo Artists discussed in class.

Accepted Answer

Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Elton John

Question 5

Led Zepplin fits into which category of Heavy Rock?

Accepted Answer

Classic Rock

Question 6

Disco was inspired by french dance clubs

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

What was the name of the Beatles first #1 hit in America?

Accepted Answer

I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Question 8

ABBA is a well known disco group.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What is one of the main influences behind surf music?

Accepted Answer

British bands taking over the american music scene, California's love for surfing and music

Question 10

The standard rock band formation is 2 guitars, a bass, and drums.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Surf Music originated in Hawaii

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Bill Haley and the ____________

Accepted Answer

Comets

Question 13

What was the name of the man who was head of Sun Records and who also discovered Elvis?

Accepted Answer

Sam Phillips

Question 14

Who is the "King of Rock and Roll"?

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley

Question 15

How many subgenres of Heavy Rock did we study?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 16

Which is NOT a musical characteristic of disco?

Accepted Answer

percussion instruments are rarely used

Question 17

What was one of the major cultural influences on Soul Music?

Accepted Answer

The work songs from African American Slaves

Question 18

"Motown" is short for Motor Town, which is the nickname for which American city?

Accepted Answer

Detroit

Question 19

Ozzy Osbourne fits into which category of Heavy Rock?

Accepted Answer

Heavy Metal

Question 20

What was unique about Punk Bands recording process?

Accepted Answer

It was all done independently, the bands did not want to "sell out"

Question 21

Which influential Rock artist sang the song "Peggy Sue"

Accepted Answer

Buddy Holly

Question 22

Elvis was killed in the plane crash on "the day the music died"

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

Heavy Rock came about as a way for rock artists to separate themselves from Pop artists of the day.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

The Canadian band "Rush", fits into which category of heavy rock?

Accepted Answer

Progressive Rock

Question 25

What is the standard form of a Pop song?

Accepted Answer

The answer is red., Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus

Question 26

Which artist is responsible for standardizing the traditional rock band formation?

Accepted Answer

Buddy Holly

Question 27

Woodstock featured only one kind of music- Experimental Rock

Accepted Answer

False

Question 28

What are the sub-genres of Heavy Rock?

Accepted Answer

classic rock, hair, heavy metal, progressive rock

Question 29

"Stax" comes from combining the names of the original owners- Jim Steward and Estelle Axton

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

Billy Joel and Elton John both relied heavily on playing guitar while singing.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

Theatrical stage shows, heavy make-up, and spandex pants are all characteristics of Hair Bands

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

The British Invasion was so well received by American teens because at the time they were feeling lost in society.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

Characteristics of surf ballads would include rich vocal harmonies, use of falsetto voice, and slow tempos

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

What are some characteristics of most punk music?

Accepted Answer

angry, loud, driving vocals, guitar and drum accompaniment

Question 35

KISS fits into which category of Heavy Rock?

Accepted Answer

Hair Bands

Question 36

Which below is NOT a type of surf music?

Accepted Answer

Experimental

Question 37

Who below is NOT an influential Soul artist from our readings?

Accepted Answer

Dolly Parton

Question 38

What was the name of Bill Haley's first smash hit?

Accepted Answer

Rock around the Clock

Question 39

Chuck Berry was not as successful as Elvis because he was not as talented.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 40

What was the name of the show where the Beatles made their American debut in 1964?

Accepted Answer

The Ed Sullivan Show

Question 41

In which decade did Rock & Roll emerge?

Accepted Answer

1950's

Question 42

What were the names of the 2 main record companies involved in Soul Music?

Accepted Answer

Motown and Stax Records

Question 43

What are 3 characteristics of Pop songs that help keep them accessible to a wide audience?

Accepted Answer

keeping songs short (3-4 minutes), Following trends of the day, having catchy lyrics and melodies

Question 44

Punk music was first inspired by the artist's love for politics and social norms.

Accepted Answer

False

Music 10/20 Final Exam Review

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Music 10/20 Final Exam Review

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