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What is the Harlem Renaissance?
What era is this song from?
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What era is this song from?
DISCO
MOTOWN
NEGRO SPIRITUAL
NEW JACK SWING
2
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
A musical, social, and artistic explosion with African-Americans
A cultural, social, and artistic explosion with African-Americans
A fashion, social, and artistic explosion with African-Americans
An intellectual, social, and artistic explosion with African-Americans
3
What type of music did Disco turn into?
Loft Music
Club Music
House Music
Dance Music
4
What movie made Disco a commercial success?
The movie only showed Whites as the main charactersand whitewashed Disco
The movie sold low at the box office and took away from disco sales
The movie had absolutely no diversity whatsoever in it
The movie was trash and made disco look bad
5
What two genres were mixed together to create the version of Negro Spirituals that we know today?
Classical, Church Music
Classical, Negro Spiritual
Classical, Gospel
Classical, Christian
6
How did Motown help break race barriers in the 1960’s?
By teahcing Black artist to act like White artist
Promoting multi-racial artist and crossing over to mainstream pop charts
Creating commercial hits that crossed over to mainstream pop charts
By signing Black artist and promoting them
7
What year and where did Disco start?
1960's, Chicago and Detroit
1970's, Chicago and Detroit
1970's, Chicago and New York
1960's, Chicago and New York
8
Which song is an example of commercial hip-hop?
Straight Outta Comptom-NWA
Rapper's Delight-The Sugarhill Gang
The Message-Grandmaster Flash
Fight the Power-Public Enemy
9
Who did the founder of Motown write songs for before he started Motown?
Jackie Wilson
The Miracles
Smokey Robinson
Berry Gordy
10
What institution brought Negro Spirituals to a worldwide stage?
HBCU'S, Fisk University
HBCU'S, Fist University
HBCU'S, Frank University
HBCU'S, Frick University
11
When was the era of New Jack Swing?
Late 1980’s to 1993
Late 1980’s to 1995
Late 1980’s to 1994
Late 1980’s to 1992
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What did African Americans contribute to the Disco movement?
Traditional African Bass Lines
Traditional African Marimba Lines
Traditional African Groovy Funk
Traditional African Hard-Hitting Beats
13
Who did Disco create a safe place for and voice for in America?
LGBTQ, Latinos Americans and it brought all races together
LGBTQ, Latinos, Caucasian Americans and it brought all races together
LGBTQ, Latinos, Black Americans and it brought all races together
LGBTQ, Latinos, Asian Americans and it brought all races together
14
Who are some of the main artist that continue its legacy?
Doja Cat, Lizzo, Bruno Mars, Samantha Rein
Lizzo, Doja Cat, Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa
Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa, Samantha Rein, Doja Cat
Lizzo, Doja Cat, Samantha Rein, Dua Lipa
15
What are some spirituals that had double meanings and what were their meanings?
Go Down Moses, go down to the basement to hide and get ready to leave
Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, wait for the slavemaster to go to sleep
Wade in the Water, stay low in the water so that dogs wont catch your smell
Elijah Rock, when you make a rocking sound go to the chariot to escape
16
Who founded Motown Records?
Smokey Robinson
Berry Gordy
Jackie Wilson
The Miracles
17
Where do the rhythms of the spiritual derive from?
Field Songs
Clapping and stomping
Church Songs
African Folk Songs
18
What is the difference between jazz and blues?
Jazz focuses on improvisation, blues focuses on lyrics and storytelling
Jazz focuses on improvisation, while blues focuses on vocalists
Jazz focuses on instrumental improvisation, while blues focuses on guitar
Jazz focuses on instrumental improvisation, while blues focuses on singers
19
Motown Records was founded in Detroit, MI
False
True
20
What movement did Negro Spirituals re-emerge in during the 1960’s and why?
The Slave Reformation
Black Panther Movement
The Civil Rights Movement
Black Liberation Movement
21
What is the definition of Hip-Hop?
Rhythmic and rhyming melodic speech that is chanted on top of sample
Rhythmic and rhyming hard core speech that is chanted on top of orignials
Rhythmic and Rhyming melodic speech that is chanted on top of originalsamp
Rhythmic and rhyming melodic singing that is chanted on top of originals
22
What genres derived from the “Negro Spiritual”?
Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, Rock, Country, Classical, Pop, Folk, R&B, Gospel
Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, Rock, Country, Disco, Pop, Folk, R&B, Gospel
Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, Rock, Country, Romantic, Pop, Folk, R&B, Gospel
Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, Rock, Country, Pop, Folk, Renaissaince, R&B, Gospel
23
What genres were mixed together to create new jack swing?
jazz, motown, funk, rap, and rhythm and blues
jazz, blues, funk, rap, and rhythm and blues
jazz, swing, funk, rap, and rhythm and blues
jazz, classical, funk, rap, and rhythm and blues
24
What are the double meanings that spirituals have?
Secret Codes of Escape, Hope
Secret Codes of Escape, Pain
Bible, Hope
Bible, Pain
25
What era is this song from?
HIP-HOP
HARLEM RENAISSAINCE
NEGRO SPIRITUAL
MOTOWN
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How did Disco die?
Fans gathered to burn and destroy Disco Records at a Boston White Sox Event
Fans gathered to burn and destroy Disco Records at a Jersey White Sox Event
Fans gathered to burn and destroy Disco Records at a Chicago White Sox Game
Fans gathered to burn and destroy Disco Records at a Philly White Sox Event
27
What movie made Disco a commercial success?
Saturday Night Fryer
Saturday Night Fever
Saturday Night Fun
Saturday Night Fire
28
Why did he stop writing for this artist?
The label stole the rights to his songs
He was not making as much money as he thought he should have
He did not sell any records
He got not recognition or respect for his music
29
Which songwriter did the founder of Motown start Motown with?
Jackie Wilson
The Miracles
Smokey Robinson
Berry Gordy
30
Name an example of a song that is a “Negro Spiritual”?
Job's Chariot
Mighty Jerusalem
Wade in the Water
Moses Rock
31
What was the first big mainstream hip-hop hit?
Straight Outta Comptom-NWA
The Message-Grandmaster Flash
Rapper's Delight-The Sugarhill Gang
I Need Love-LL Cool J
32
What era is this song from?
NEW JACK SWING
DISCO
NEGRO SPIRITUAL
MOTOWN
33
Where does syncopation come from?
African slaves brought it over from Africa and placed it in the Spiritual
African slaves brought it over from Africa and placed it in Blues
African slaves brought it over from Africa and placed it in Jazz
African slaves brought it over from Africa and placed it in R&B
34
What is a “Negro Spiritual”?
Slave songs
African slave songs
African-American slave songs
African-American songs
35
What social movement was at the forefront of Disco and why?
The LGBTQI Movement, they wanted more power and money for LGBT
The LGBT Movement, they wanted a safe place to gather and dance
The Civil Rights Movement, they wanted more power and money for Blacks
The Latino Liberation Movement, they wanted a safe place to dance
36
What was Motown’s first hit and who was it written and performed by?
Smokey Robinson wrote it, Shop Around, The Miracles
Berry Gordy wrote it, Shop Around, The Tempations
Jackie Wilson wrote it, Shop Around, The Miracles
Diana Ross wrote it, Shop Around, The Supremes
37
What DJ is credited with starting Disco and why?
David Marino, he wanted to pay his rent
David Marino, he wanted to make a platform for LGBT artist
David Mancuso, he wanted to pay his rent
David Mancuso, he wanted to make a platform for LGBT artist
38
Who were some popular New Jack Swing artists?
Bobby Brown, Guy, Keith Sweat, Boys II Men, TLC, Tank, Michael Jackson
Bobby Brown, Guy, Keith Sweat, Boys II Men, New Edition, Michael Jackson
Bobby Brown, Guy, Keith Sweat, Boys II Men, TLC, SWV, Michael Jackson
Bobby Brown, Guy, Keith Sweat, Boys II Men, TLC, Run DMC, Michael Jackson
39
Where do the lyrics of the spiritual derive from?
Church, Slave Experience
Bible, Slave Experience
Bible, Hope
Church, hope
40
Who are some of the original pioneers of hip-hop?
DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Wutang Clan
DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Tupac
DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash
DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and NWA
41
Who were some popular Disco artists?
The Gap Band, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind and Fire, Donna Summer
Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind and Fire, Donna Summer
The Supremes, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind and Fire, Donna Summer
Michael Kelly, The Jackson 5, Earth Wind and Fire, Donna Summer
42
Which song is an example of conscious hip-hop?
Rapper's Delight-The Sugarhill Gang
Straight Outta Comptom-NWA
I Need Love-LL Cool J
The Message-Grandmaster Flash
43
Who are the pioneers of the Harlem Renaissance?
Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington
Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith
Louis Armstrong, Sarah Vaughn, Duke Ellington
Billie Holiday, Marian Francis, Duke Ellington
44
Where does improvisation come from?
African slaves brought it over from Africa and placed it in the Spiritual
African slaves brought it over from Africa and placed it in Jazz
African slaves brought it over from Africa and placed it in Blues
African slaves brought it over from Africa and placed it in R&B
45
What was the name of his parties that he used to throw underground?
The Lock
The Lot
The Loft
The Lost
46
Who were some pioneers of “Gangsta Rap”?
Schoolly D, Ice T, Wutang Clan, and KRS1
Schoolly D, Ice T, Wutang Clan, and NWA
Schoolly D, Ice T, Wutang Clan, and Run DMC
Schoolly D, Ice T, Wutang Clan, and Whoodini
47
What genres are put together to create disco?
Pop, soul, gospel, classical, and orchestral sounds with hard-hitting beats
Pop, soul, R&B, classical, and orchestral sounds with hard-hitting beats
Pop, soul, jazz, classical, and orchestral sounds with hard-hitting beats
Pop, soul, blues, classical, and orchestral sounds with hard-hitting beats
48
What is syncopation?
Stressing the weak beat (Beats 1 and 3 are prevalent)
Stressing the strong beat (Beats 2 and 4 are prevalent)
Stressing the weak beat (Beats 2 and 4 are prevalent)
Stressing the strong beat (Beats 1 and 3 are prevalent)
49
What is improvisation?
The act of improvising audio workstations
Making up sounds randomly and freely
Improvising on stage productions
Making up musical ideas as you go during a performance, with no practice
50
Why did Rock artist and executives hate Disco?
Racist rock artist did not like Black artist winning
Rock artsit did not like LGBT artist getting shine because of homophobia
Black, Latino, and LGBT artist were making millions while rock artist didnt
Rock was in the shadow of Disco and no longer the most popular music
51
Where did the founder of Motown work before he started Motown?
Car Salesman
TGrocery Delivery Man
A&R
Assembly Line
52
Where did hip-hop originate?
Started in the Brooklyn borough of New York City
Started in the Bronx borough of New York City
Started in the Long Island borough of New York City
Started in the Harlem borough of New York City
53
What is conscious hip hop?
Subgenre of hip-hop that focuses on creating accessing the subconscious
Subgenre of hip-hop that focuses on deep metaphorical analogies
Subgenre of hip-hop that focuses on creating awareness and knowledge
Subgenre of hip-hop that focuses on formal education and collegiate studies
54
What era is this song from?
NEGRO SPIRITUAL
NEW JACK SWING
DISCO
MOTOWN
55
What is New Jack Swing?
R&B style vocals sung over hip hop and smooth-pop instrumentation
R&B style vocals sung over hip hop and folk-pop instrumentation
R&B style vocals sung over hip hop and dance-pop instrumentation
R&B style vocals sung over hip hop and traditional-pop instrumentation
56
What era is this song from?
MOTOWN
NEGRO SPIRITUAL
NEW JACK SWING
DISCO
57
When was the start of “Gangsta Rap”?
The Late 1990's
The Early 2000's
The Late 1980's
The Late 1970's
58
What era is this song from?
MOTOWN
NEGRO SPIRITUAL
HIP-HOP
HARLEM RENAISSAINCE
59
What is commercial hip hop?
Rap songs lacking intellect or conscious lyrics
Rap songs that talk about drugs, gangs, and money
Big radio hits and crossover songs in hip-hop
Big radio hits that you hear on television commercials
60
What did Latin America contribute to the Disco movement?
Hands-On, Conservative Dancing
Hands-On, Sensual Dancing
Hands-Off, Sensual Dancing
Hands-Off, Conservative Dancing
61
Which song is an example of commercial hip-hop?
Savage- Meaghan the Stallion
Crooked Smile- J.Cole
The Bigger Picture- Lil Baby
One Man Can Change the World- Big Sean
62
When was the era of Hip-Hop?
1960's-Now
1980's-Now
1970's-Now
1990's-Now
63
Which song is an example of conscious hip-hop?
Savage- Meaghan The Stallion
The Bigger Picture-Lil Baby
Suge- Da Baby
Up- Cardi B
64
How can we see the legacy of Disco carried on today?
catchy songwriting, hard hitting beats, orchestral lines, funky guitar line
catchy songwriting, hard hitting beats, pianistic lines, funky chimes
catchy songwriting, hard hitting beats, orchestral lines, funky marimba
catchy songwriting, hard hitting beats, pianistic lines, funky bongos
