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Popular music from the 50's to today
Popular music from the 50's to today
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1
Why were DJ’s in the US so important in the beginning of rap?
Because they brought famous rappers to the clubs
Because they played rappers songs
Because they began to rap over existing records.
Because they told people to listen to music
2
Say artist and song
David Bowie, Space Oddity
Radiohead, Creep
Nirvana, Smells like teen spirit
Led Zeppelin, Starway to heaven
3
Which singer made reggae famous?
Bob Harley
Bob Marley
Bob Dylan
Bob Esponja
4
When did disco music become popular?
1950's
1960's
1940's
1970's
5
Say artist and song
Rolling Stones, Satisfaction
Nirvana, You can't always get what you want
Rolling Stones, You can't always get what you want
Led Zeppelin, Starway to heaven
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What happened in the 70's that made electronic music emerge?
People were bored of classical music
keyboards were invented
Electronic instruments like synthesizers became available.
the invention of electricity
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What does the typical rock band consist of?
Singer, guitar, violin, drums
Singer, electric guitar and drums
Singer, electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and drums
Singer, electric guitar and keyboard
8
Describe Reggae music.
Slow and sad
Fast, loud and happy
steady, chopping rhythm made by the drums
Steady, chopping rhythm made by the guitar
9
What does hip hop culture encompass?
Music, dancing and eating
Music, dancing and cinema
Esculpture, music and dancing
Music, dancing (break-dancing) and art (graffiti).
10
What does funk emphasize?
Melody over harmony
Harmony over melody
Rhythm over melody
Melody over rhythm
11
Say artist and song.
Radiohead, Creep
Nirvana, Smells like teen spirit
The Beatles, Help
David Bowie, Space Oddity
12
Who is considered the king of pop?
Freddy Mercury
David Bowie
Mick Jagger
Michael Jackson
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Where did reggae originate?
Jamaica
Caribe
Nigeria
Brasil
14
Which new types of dance music emerged in the 80’s and 90’s?
Zumba, tango and balads
House, techno and garage
Break dance and bachata
Paso doble and tango
15
Three characteristics of pop music:
Short songs, catchy choruses, sad feel
Long songs, catchy choruses and guitars
Short songs, catchy choruses, light-hearted feel
Catchy choruses and sad lyrics
16
Punk songs are:
Long and complex
Short, loud and happy
Short, loud and light-hearted
Short, loud and often have a political message.
17
Complete de sentence: Rock and roll turned recorded music into...
a huge industry and popular musicians into global stars.
popular records
a small industry and popular musicians into local stars
amazing music
18
Say artists and song
Nirvana, Help
The Rolling Stones, Help
Led Zeppelin, Help
The Beatles, Help
19
Rock and roll had a major influence on society, particularly in...
teenagers
new generations
USA
fashion and social attitudes
20
Say artist and song
David Bowie, Space Oddity
Nirvana, Creep
Nirvana, Smells like teen spirit
Radiohead, Smells like teen spirit
21
When did rock emerge?
1950's
1960's
1980's
1970's
22
The punk look consists of:
Long hair, black clothes and holes in the trousers
Spiky hair, ripped clothing and thick make-up.
Blond hair and high heels
Cowboy hat and cowboy boots
23
Which of these are rock bands:
Rolling stones, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson
The Beatles, Eminem, Queen
Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Queen
Queen, The Beatles, Spice Girls