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Popular Music# music characteristics# features#
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1
Which of the following instruments is
not
commonly found in Rock 'n' Roll?
tambourine
piano
electric guitar
double bass
2
Where is the birthplace of Country Music?
Virginia
Nashville
Texas
Bristol, Tennessee
3
TRUE or FALSE: Popular music is the same in every country.
False
True
False
True
4
Which famous band is this?
The Beatles
Cream
The Rolling Stones
Led Zeplin
5
Who was the King of rock 'n' roll?
The Big Bopper
Michael Jackson
Elvis Presley
Buddy Holly
6
This is when the original lyrics of a song are changed for a comic effect.
immitation
cover
remake
parody
7
When did Rap music become popular?
1960
1980
1970
1990
8
This genre brought is a combination of gospel and pop.
funk
soul
disco
hip hop
9
Rap music emerged in this part of New York City.
Brooklyn
The Bronx
Manhattan
Queens
10
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of rock?
backbeat
4/4 time signature
synthsised instruments
distortion
11
The "catchy" part of a song that repeats multiple times.
Bridge
Chorus
Verse
Intro
12
What genre of music is this?
Rock
Pop
Hip Hop/Rap
Country
13
Rock 'n' Roll and Rock are two different things.
True
False
14
Pop songs are generally how long?
3-5 minutes
6-7 minutes
10 minutes
1-2 minutes
15
Rock music in the 1960s changed beacause of "The British Invasion".
True
False
16
Hip Hop was influenced by which cultures?
American and African
African and Hispanic
Hispanic and American
African and European
17
What genre of music is this?
Hip Hop
Pop
Rock
Country
18
Which chord progression does this doo-wop song use?
I IV V (12 bar blues)
I ii iv V (four chord)
i iv vi v
I vi IV V (ice cream change)
19
In rock music, which feature makes the music sound heavier and held-back?
distortion
backbeat
syncopation
long solos
20
What is the term for spray painted signatures or "tags" associated with Hip Hop music?
murals
vandalism
paintings
graffiti
21
What is the most iconic instrument in a rock band?
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Keyboard
22
TRUE or FALSE: There are only 5 different genres of music.
False
True
False
True
23
Who is this famous band?
The Beatles
Queen
Eddie and The Cruisers
The Rolling Stones
24
Who was the King of Pop?
Prince
Elvis Presley
Michael Jackson
Elton John
25
RAP stands for?
Roll And Pat
Rhyme And Pitch
Rally All People
Rhythm And Poetry
26
Different styles of music are referred to as _________.
verses
songs
genres
choruses
27
What genre of music is this?
Hip Hop
Pop
Rock
Country
28
Country music originated in which area of the United States?
Nouthern
Western
Southern
Eastern
29
Popular music is always __________.
the same
loud
classical
changing
30
A new or different version of a song is a ________.
hit
remake
cover
sing-a-long
31
TRUE or FALSE: In the US, country was one of the first genres to be broadcasted on the radio.
False
True
True
False
32
Which of these characteristics is the MUSICAL representation of Hip Hop?
DJing/turntabling
B-Boying
Rapping/MCing
Graffiti
33
What genre of music is this?
Pop
Hip Hop
Rock
Country
34
The _______ is the structure or layout of a song.
form
contour
shape
frame
35
TRUE or FALSE: Hip Hop is a cultural movement.
False
True
False
True
36
Section(s) of a song that are usually followed by a chorus.
The Lyrics
Verse(s)
A Poem
The End
37
A new performance, recording, or reinterpretation of a song is call a _______.
cover
do over
parody
remix
38
In which country did Rock 'n' Roll music originate and develop during the 1940s and 1950s?
Australia
Germany
United States of America
United Kingdom
39
The song "Johnny B Good" uses 12 bar blues.
True
False
40
The Ventures, Safaris and The Beach Boys performed this style of rock.
drunk rock
beach rock
acid rock
surf rock
