IDS 190 Unit 2 Quiz Review

Which vocalist was known for wearing proudly medals she earned from her performances on her gowns?

Gertrude "Ma" Rainey was dubbed the "Mother of the Blues."

Ruth Crawford was someone who did not fit the sentimental stereotypes associated with female composers.

Who won a Grammy award for "Killing Me Softly with His Song" in 1974?

Rebecca Clarke was best known for playing what instrument?

Whose works were strongly influenced and often compared to impressionist composers Debussy and Ravel?

Nadia Boulanger stopped composing after the death of her sister Lili, so what was she most known for? 

The Grammy Organization created a new category in 1962 for Mahalia Jackson. What was it called?

Who helped purchase a headstone for the unmarked grave of Bessie Smith in 1971?

What major disability did Elizabeth Coolidge suffer from starting in her 30s, and for the rest of her life?

Patsy Cline was very successful in the early 60s on the R&B and pop charts.

Germaine Tailleferre was the only female member of a notable group of composers called __________.

Celia Cruz quickly became known for singing a fast style of Cuban music with comical lyrics. What was this style called?

The Godmother of "Rock'n'Roll," Sister Rosetta Tharpe was known for doing what on her electric guitar?

What was the name of the composition that Ethel Smyth wrote for the British Suffrage Movement in 1911?

In 1923, Bessie Smith signed with Columbia Records and her first recording that same year was called what? 

Sissieretta Jones was the first African-American woman to perform where in 1892?

Elisabeth Kuyper formed and led new ensembles including an orchestra open only to what kinds of people?

This Cuban-American “Queen of Salsa” was the only female member of the legendary Fania All Stars supergroup.