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1
Which of the following is an example of an African American Spiritual?
Jail House Rock
Rock around the Clock
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Maple Leaf Rag
2
Who was the first female inducted into then Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Bessie Smith
Tina Turner
Billie Holiday
Aretha Franklin
3
Who was the king of Rock and Roll
Michael Jackson
Little Richard
Elvis Presley
Marvin Gaye
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What is Rock and Roll
A mix of country western and blues music
rap music
ragtime
a mix of rap and r&b
5
Which of the following was the "original" boy band
The Backstreet Boys
Nsync
Jackson Five
The Temptations
6
In the song "Follow the Drinking Gourd" what did the Drinking Gourd refer to?
The Big Dipper
The North Star
The Little Dipper
A Cup
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What is ragtime?
A type of rap.
A form a Rock and Roll.
A form of jazz that was popular from about 1890 until WW1.
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Who founded Motown records?
Little Richard
Duke Ellington
Barry Gordy
Elvis Presley
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Who was shot and killed by his father?
Duke Ellington
Marvin Gaye
Stevie Wonder
Michael Jackson
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What is Motown records known for?
Giving African American musicians their start
selling a lot of records
Closing down
recording rap artists
11
The following picture is of what type of band in the 1930's
Marching Band
Big Band
Small Band
Blues Band
12
Who was the "self proclaimed" king of rock and roll
Elvis Presley
Little Richard
Billie Holiday
Duke Ellington
13
What is a jazz singer do if they are scatting?
yelling
playing an instrument
speaking
singing with nonsense syllables
14
What was the first Rock and Roll song?
Jail House Rock
Tootie Frutie
Rock around the Clock
ABC
15
What type of music was popular at the turn of the 20th century and know for its syncopation?
ragtime
rock
jazz
blues
16
What is a famous piece that shows Scott Joplin's talent for catchy melodies?
Cotton Bell Rag
Circus Rag
Maple Leaf Rag
17
What is Ella Fitzgerald known for?
her blues singing
her scatting
Her "swing style" jazz singing in the 20th century
her saxophone playing
18
Who was one of the best blues singers in the south who stood up to the KKK one night at a show?
Scott Joplin
Aretha Franklin
Bessie Smith
Tina Turner
19
Jackie, Tito, Marlon, Jermaine and Michael are members of what famous Motown group?
Jackson Five
Temptations
Supremes
20
Who is Scott Joplin?
A Famous saxophone player.
A Blues Singer.
A Famous Actor.
The "King of Ragtime"
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What type of music was Scott Joplin's influence?
Jazz
Country
Rock
Classical
22
What kind of rhythm is ragtime known for using.
short notes
steady beat
whole notes
syncopation
23
What was the song "follow the drinking gourd" written for?
To help guide slaves in the under ground railroad.
To help jazz musicians keep a stead beat.
To help musicians practice.
To entertain people.
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Who was know as the "Prince of Motown" and the "Prince of Soul"
Michael Jackson
Little Richard
Marvin Gaye
