Unit 1 Test - Part 2

What was one of the main reasons for the rise of dance halls in the years around World War I?

What was the primary purpose of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC)?

The Jazz Age directly followed which musical trend?

Which company was among the first to sell over a million records?

Which of the following best describes the estribillo in Cuban son?

What does Armstrong mean by "Ain't no sense in playing a hundred notes if one will do"?

The term “syncopated music” refers to:

Don Azpiazú and His Casino Orchestra are known for:

What was a significant challenge for Black musicians in New York during Europe’s time?

Which musical world was still segregated, despite the jazz craze increasing opportunities for some Black musicians?

What did “Shuffle Along” portray for the first time on Broadway?

Who was a major influence on Louis Armstrong?

Which organization was founded to enforce licensing fees for music?

What did the promotional campaign for the Castles exemplify?

What type of performances influenced jazz besides operas?

How did the turkey trot differ from other American dance styles of the time?

What was one style of music that influenced the tango?

What was one of the primary goals of Vernon Castle in teaching dance?

What did the Castles do to change social dancing in America?

What did Vernon Castle do with complex dance movements?

When people used the phrase "like a pinch of pepper" to describe ragtime music, they were suggesting that:

 In what year was the first radio program in the US broadcast?

Which bandleader emphasized making jazz “respectable”?

The jazz craze provided some African American musicians with:

The introduction of __________ allowed bands to play the latest hit songs.

What significant factor contributed to the growth of the radio industry after World War I?

 What was a significant technological advancement in the music industry during the 1920s?

Which band made the first jazz recording in 1917?

How did vaudeville entertainers contribute to the popularity of new dances?

What tragic event occurred to James Reese Europe in 1919?

Who is known for the intimate singing style called crooning?

Before 1930, what did Latin music in the U.S. primarily refer to?

Who helped to market the Castles?

Who were the first musicians to popularize jazz music?

The Great Depression had what effect on the music industry?

What was the significance of the 18th Amendment during the 1920s?

Which film helped establish the musical cinema as a legitimate form?

Which musician is known for popularizing “East St. Louis Toodle-Oo”?

Paul Whiteman referred to himself as the:

Which city did Europe travel to recruit musicians for his military band?

Who was the musical director for the Castles?

What event interrupted Europe’s musical career?

What did the United Neighborhood Guild of Brooklyn attempt to do?

What was the effect of the new microphone technology on recording?

Which film is often credited as the first successful sound film?

Eubie Blake suggested that Black musicians’ abilities were seen as:

Which of the following traits did Armstrong possess?

The term "race music" refers to:

Who were Irene and Vernon Castle?

How did Louis Armstrong’s style influence later genres?

What societal view did many people hold about new dances like the turkey trot?

Which of the following songs sold a million copies in 1919?

Where did jazz music originate?