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1
What is Ella Fitzgerald known for?
her blues singing
her saxophone playing
her scatting
Her "swing style" jazz singing in the 20th century
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What was the song "follow the drinking gourd" written for?
To help musicians practice.
To help jazz musicians keep a stead beat.
To help guide slaves in the under ground railroad.
To entertain people.
3
What is Motown records known for?
recording rap artists
Giving African American musicians their start
Closing down
selling a lot of records
4
Who founded Motown records?
Duke Ellington
Elvis Presley
Barry Gordy
Little Richard
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What type of music was Scott Joplin's influence?
Country
Rock
Jazz
Classical
6
In the song "Follow the Drinking Gourd" what did the Drinking Gourd refer to?
A Cup
The North Star
The Little Dipper
The Big Dipper
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What type of music was popular at the turn of the 20th century and know for its syncopation?
ragtime
jazz
rock
blues
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What is Rock and Roll
A mix of country western and blues music
ragtime
rap music
a mix of rap and r&b
9
Who was know as the "Prince of Motown" and the "Prince of Soul"
Little Richard
Marvin Gaye
Michael Jackson
10
Which of the following was the "original" boy band
Jackson Five
Nsync
The Temptations
The Backstreet Boys
11
What is a famous piece that shows Scott Joplin's talent for catchy melodies?
Maple Leaf Rag
Circus Rag
Cotton Bell Rag
12
Who was shot and killed by his father?
Marvin Gaye
Michael Jackson
Stevie Wonder
Duke Ellington
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Who was the king of Rock and Roll
Marvin Gaye
Elvis Presley
Michael Jackson
Little Richard
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Who is Scott Joplin?
A Famous Actor.
A Blues Singer.
The "King of Ragtime"
A Famous saxophone player.
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What is a jazz singer do if they are scatting?
singing with nonsense syllables
yelling
playing an instrument
speaking
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Who was one of the best blues singers in the south who stood up to the KKK one night at a show?
Tina Turner
Aretha Franklin
Bessie Smith
Scott Joplin
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Who was the "self proclaimed" king of rock and roll
Duke Ellington
Little Richard
Billie Holiday
Elvis Presley
18
Jackie, Tito, Marlon, Jermaine and Michael are members of what famous Motown group?
Jackson Five
Supremes
Temptations
19
What is ragtime?
A type of rap.
A form of jazz that was popular from about 1890 until WW1.
A form a Rock and Roll.
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Which of the following is an example of an African American Spiritual?
Maple Leaf Rag
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Rock around the Clock
Jail House Rock
21
What kind of rhythm is ragtime known for using.
short notes
whole notes
syncopation
steady beat
22
The following picture is of what type of band in the 1930's
Big Band
Small Band
Marching Band
Blues Band
23
Who was the first female inducted into then Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Tina Turner
Bessie Smith
Billie Holiday
Aretha Franklin
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What was the first Rock and Roll song?
ABC
Tootie Frutie
Rock around the Clock
Jail House Rock
