Parliament Funkadelic was a collective, meaning...

There were many people that performed in various combos

Which statement best describes the 70's?

Growth of suburbs and "urban decay"

Queen was unique because

They mixed classical and rock genres

How was disco music received?

Polar reactions - loved or hated

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

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