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Music History Final - 2nd Qtr.
Music History Final - 2nd Qtr.
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How much do you know about popular music?
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1
What was music like in the early 1960's?
rebellious
safe
innovative
gritty
2
Which band/performer was NOT part of the Motown & Soul genre:
Aretha Franklin
Jackson Five
Ray Charles
Bruce Springsteen
3
This group was the epitome of "rock gods" during the 1970's
The Kinks
Crosby & Stills
Led Zeppelin
The Beatles
4
Modest Mouse was a .....
A novelty act of a rodent who was trained to play music
A 1990's band
A 1960's band
None of the Above
5
These are also all considered SubGenres of Rock EXCEPT:
Swing Rock
Acid or Psychedelic Rock
Christian Rock
Southern/Country Rock
6
The birthplace of hip-hop is usually considered which city?
New Orleans
New York
Los Angeles
Chicago
7
Sampling in Hip-hop and rap music has its basis in
Slavery styles of singing gospel songs
Syndesis
Easy way to borrow rhythms
European oral traditions
8
Who wrote the social commentary song "The Message" - one of the first of its kind?
Grandmaster Flash
N.W.A.
Eminem
Tupac
9
This is an example of ________ style of music:
Rap
Heavy Metal
Punk
Funk
10
This is an example of ________ style of music:
Funk
Pop
Heavy Metal
Rap
11
Along with Grandmaster Flash, he helped pioneer the use of turntables and a DJ mixer:
The Beastie Boys
Africa Bambaata
Eminem
Run D.M.C.
12
Public Enemy sang about ___________, which set them apart from other groups of the time
Politics & Society
The Music Business
Love & Loss
Gangster Lifestyle
13
What was your favorite music genre that we covered during 4th quarter?
Soul, Motown, & Funk
I didn't appreciate any of them
Hip-Hop, & Rap
Rock & Roll
14
Which of the following genres was NOT 'born' or became popular in the following decade?
Rap 1980s
Jazz 1920s
Soul 1960s
Rock 1940s
15
Which album was recorded by One Direction?
TRYXE
Purpose
Made in the A.M.
Sounds Good Feels Good
16
Which band/performer would NOT be considered part of the "glam rock" genre of the '70's & '80's
David Bowie
Bruce Springsteen
Queen/Freddie Mercury
Alice Cooper
17
Funk hit it's high point during the -
80's-90's
2000's
60's-70's
70's-80's
18
What musical artist did NOT pass away in the last year:
Ozzie Osbourne
B.B.King
David Bowie
Prince
19
This band was considered...
the world's greatest rock 'n' band.
the only band that matters.
the godfathers of punk.
the hardest working band in show business.
20
What is the most downloaded music in the world?
Pop
Rock
Rap/Hip-hop
Techno
21
This song is considered...
Rock
Pop
Rap
Punk
22
All of the following are TRUE about Tupac EXCEPT:
part of the 1990s east vs west coast rap rivalry
was an actor as well as a rapper
addressed social urban problems in many of his songs
has won 10 grammys, inc. one last year
23
James Brown was known as ..
A Singer of Sweet Love Ballads
The Godfather of Jazz
The Hardest Working Man in Showbusiness
Someone who shied away from black pride
24
This man was the founder and leading force of the Motown Sound:
Berry Gordy
Ray Charles
Don King
Quincy Jones
25
This group is considered the most popular & influential pop/rock group ever
Rolling Stones
U2
The Beatles
The Who
26
A type of 21st century musical form is called.....
Post-punk
Rip-off
Industrial
Remix
27
What song became a huge rap/rock crossover hit in 1986?
Changes
Walk This Way
White America
The Message
28
What music event took place in 1964?
the Woodstock festival
The death of Buddy Holly
the beginning of the British Invasion
The birth of folk music
29
What style is Yoko Ono known for
Her hat and sunglasses
Her gaudy watches
Her long dyed purple hair
Wearing black dresses since she was 20
30
Which of these groups were NOT part of the Folk Rock genre
Pink Floyd
Simon & Garfunkel
The Byrds
Crosby, Stills,and Nash
31
This event was a big example of the Summer of Love in 1967
The Woodstock festival
The Monterery Pop Festival
The Newport Festival
The Altamont Festival
32
This song is an example of...
Punk
Funk
Electronica/Techno
Psychedelic/Acid Rock
33
This person's album in the 80's sold more than any other.
Michael Jackson
Madonna
Sting
Bob Dylan
34
Why was the music of the early Sixties "safe"?
That's what teens wanted
Black teens turned to rhythem and blues
Record companies had a lot of control over the music
too many girl bands
35
The Motown sound came out of Motown Records in which city?
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
36
Who was the most famous folk music performer?
Eric Clapton
Buddy Holly
Bob Dylan
Steve Winwood
37
This artist wrote songs such as "Johnny B. Goode", "Maybellene" & famous for his duck walk.
Sid Vicious
Little Richard
Mick Jagger
Chuck Berry
38
All of the following can be considered more contemporary Soul artists EXCEPT:
Taylor Swift
Whitney Houston
Adele
39
What is Yoko Ono blamed for?
Causing John Lennon to use drugs excessively
The financial ruin of the Beatles
Being a Communist Spy
Breaking Up the Beatles
40
What show did One Direction make an appearance on in 2012?
American Horror Story
Scream Queens
The Walking Dead
iCarly
41
All of the following are TRUE about Aretha Franklin EXCEPT:
Was shot by her father in the 1980's
One of her hits was "RESPECT"
Has been awarded 18 Grammys
1st woman inducted to Rock Hall of Fame
42
This huge outdoor music festival in 1969 was the "climax" of the counter-culture movement
Altamont
Lalapalooza
Woodstock
Newport
43
Where does hip-hop come from?
Rock
Jazz
Poetry
All of the Above
44
After Elvis's stint in the military, and entry into the movies, his music became more:
Raunchy
Mainstream
Religous
Innovative
45
Who is the King of Rock 'n' Roll?
John Lennon
Elvis Presley
Mick Jagger
Bill Haley
46
All of the following are TRUE about Eminem EXCEPT:
released fastest selling album in rap history
noted for his social commentary
considered by many to be offensive and vial in his lyrics
was produced by Dr. Dre
47
All of the followeing are elements of hip-hop culture EXCEPT:
Dj'ing
Break dancing
Graffiti art
playing solos in the music
48
Who was Yoko Ono married to?
John Lennon
Jimi Hendrix
Sean Lennon
Chuck Berry
49
All of the following are/were rap /hip hop artists EXCEPT:
Afrika Bambaataa
U2
Eminem
Public Enemy
50
This band is credited with starting the genre of "grunge rock"
Pearl Jam
Nirvana
The Clash
The Kinks
51
All of the following wre important music OR social events in the 1980's EXCEPT:
Cassette tape is introduced
Compact Disc (CD) is introduced by SONY
MTV premeires
Michael Jackson's Thriller becomes best selling album
52
This channel ushered in a new era of music, what is it?
VH1
YouTube
MTV
Hula
53
What band began the British Invasion?
The Kinks
The Who
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
54
This musician died in a tragic plane crash and was immortalized in the song "American Pie"
John Lennon
Buddy Holly
Little Richard
Chuck Berry
55
Where does rock 'n' roll come from?
Rhythm & Blues
All of the Above
The Blues
Pop
56
Modest Mouse's most popular single was
Float On
Black Cadillac
Celebration Day
Call 1-800 Stanley Steamer
57
What country is Yoko Ono from?
Canada
Vietnam
Japan
Britain
58
True or False: hip-hop started in New York.
True
False
59
Rock & Roll changed dramatically in the 1960's, which reflected this the MOST about society?
Most Americans became more open minded
America was in moral decline
A growing generation gap challenged traditional socieity
Americans craved a more colorful life
60
This N.Y. theater was considered "hallowed ground" by black jazz, soul, & funk performers
The Strand
The Apollo
The Filmore
The Lamplighter