Which statement best describes the 70's?

Growth of suburbs and "urban decay"

How was disco music received?

Polar reactions - loved or hated

Queen was unique because

They mixed classical and rock genres

Parliament Funkadelic was a collective, meaning...

There were many people that performed in various combos

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

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