Music History 2

Who is widely recognized as the father of Rock and Roll?

This instrument was developed in Hawaii in the 1880s from the Portugues "Machete"

Which of the following bands/artists is known for producing music in protest of the Vietnam War

B.B. King was a legendary guitarist who primarily contributed to which genre?

What Genre created in the late 19th to 20th century, is characterized by swing and blues notes?

"American Pie" released in 1971 was a tribute to a plane crash that killed which musicians?

Who is widely known as the "King of Pop"?

In which decade was the electric guitar developed?

This Musician is widely known as the "Queen of Pop"

Rock and Roll grew primarily from which musical genres

Protest over Rock and Roll's growing acceptance in mainstream culture resulted in this genre

Reggae music prominently features which instruments?

What song, released in 1980 by the "Sugarhill Gang" helped bring rap music into popularity?

Grunge was an offshoot of which genre of music?

Blues' roots can best be traced to which geographic location?

Which composer began composing as young as five years old?

The period in music from the 16th to 17th century characterised by ornate melodies is known as