Popular Music from 1980 - 2009

Question 1

Where did rap originate from?

Accepted Answer

New York

Question 2

What was a main reason why groups like boy bands were so successful?

Accepted Answer

More personalities made them appeal to more fans.

Question 3

What big change did Billboard charts make in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

Started basing charts on musical sales.

Question 4

File Sharing started in the 2000s with which 2 programs? Select 1 correct response.

Accepted Answer

Limewire, Napster

Question 5

What factors helped rap gain popularity in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

It began charting on R&B charts., Tense relationships between rappers.

Question 6

Similar to the 1980s, success in the Teen Pop genre was dependent on the artist's

Accepted Answer

Image & Personality

Question 7

What 90s genre could be described as counter-culture?

Accepted Answer

Grunge

Question 8

What major societal event impacted all of American society in the early 2000s?

Accepted Answer

9/11

Question 9

The rap community was united in purpose & message in the 90s.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Why did hip hop struggle to break into mainstream pop culture at first?

Accepted Answer

MTV was reluctant to air videos of black artists.

Question 11

What contributed most to rap&#x27;s emergence in mainstream pop culture?

Accepted Answer

Use of R&B elements to increase catchiness.

Question 12

Overall, the trajectory of popular music from 1980s - 2000s looks like what?

Accepted Answer

Pop Icons > Grunge > Teen Pop

Question 13

What age group was New Wave music most popular with?

Accepted Answer

Youth/Young Adults (Teens - 20s)

Question 14

1 new way to listen to music in the 1980s was...

Accepted Answer

Cassette Tapes, Walkmans, Boom Boxes, CDs

Question 15

80s New Wave differed from punk by being more radio friendly and...

Accepted Answer

Staying out of politics.

Question 16

What was the 2000s TV show that ignited nationwide interest in crowning the next pop star?

Accepted Answer

American Idol

Question 17

In the 2000s, Indie Rock was a term given to bands that

Accepted Answer

Were committed to their artistic independence.

Question 18

What was the most famous artist battle in 2000s pop culture?

Accepted Answer

Britney Spears vs. Christina Aguilera

Question 19

What factors contributed to the rise of female artists in pop music?

Accepted Answer

Increased female presence in pop culture., Rise of feminism., More female spending power.

Question 20

The UK genre that fought the message of Grunge was called

Accepted Answer

BritPop

Question 21

Teen Pop Artists were usually managed by a talent manager who main focus was the music.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 22

What was the message of Counter-culture music in the 90s?

Accepted Answer

Helplessness, particularly facing young adults

Question 23

Counter-Cultural music was dominated by male artists.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

New Wave used mainly _______ sounds and instruments.

Accepted Answer

Electronic

Question 25

Music in the 1980s was all about

Accepted Answer

Image

Question 26

Which 3 Rock sub-genres emerged in the 2000s pop culture? (Select 1)

Accepted Answer

Emo, Nu Metal, Pop-Punk

Question 27

Which of these rap/hip hop artist are from the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

Run DMC, The Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Public Enemy

Question 28

Which TV station debuted in 1981 featuring music videos 24 hours a day?

Accepted Answer

MTV

Question 29

The most important Grunge band was

Accepted Answer

Nirvana

Question 30

Nu Metal was about pain, anger, or similar feelings, making it similar to which 90s genre?

Accepted Answer

Grunge

Question 31

In the 1980s, the wealth gap in the USA was getting smaller.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 32

Music became portable on a huge scale in the 2000s due to which new technology?

Accepted Answer

mp3 Players

Question 33

Which word is most appropriate to describe Grunge style and fashion?

Accepted Answer

Disheveled

Popular Music from 1980 - 2009

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