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Final Exam-entire semester
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1
Who is singing?
Dana Owens
Ella Fitzgerald
Billie Holiday
Janis Joplin
2
Run DMC was the first rap group to go gold, platinum, multiplatinum and have their videos played on MTV.
True
False
3
Who is performing this song?
The Temptations
The Miracles
The Jackson 5
The Supremes
4
In the 1980s he used his version of "Happy Birthday" to campaign for MLK day as a national holiday.
Stevie Wonder
Smokey Robinson
Marvin Gaye
Michael Jackson
5
Which one of these statements is NOT true about Queen Latifah?
Released a jazz album under the name Dana Owens
Created a new form of rap where she both sang & rapped
Acted on TV, in movies and led a talk show
Played the drums in Michael Jackson's band
6
What is the name of this piece?
The Four Seasons (Spring)
Blue Skies
The Entertainer
Stars and Stripes Forever
7
What does it mean to "improvise"?
Perform loudly
Write it down
Make it up
Perform at a fast tempo
8
Hip Hop is a "lifestyle" or "culture" that includes: Rapping, Break Dancing, Graffitti, Fashion and Knowledge.
False
True
9
The form of this song is a 12 bar blues.
False
True
10
This song was considered the first "mainstream" rap song and brought attention to the social issues happening in NYC.
Fight the Power
The Message
Ladies First
Rapper's Delight
11
Where did the blues originate from in the United States?
New York City
East Coast
Mississippi Delta
California
12
What is the timbre of the solo instrument?
Flute
Saxophone
Trumpet
Clarinet
13
Rap Music's roots can be traced to...
Bronx, New York
Detroit, Michigan
Los Angeles, California
New Orleans, Louisiana
14
Michael Jackson is inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame twice as both a soloist and as part of a group.
True
False
15
Which of the events below did NOT happen during or close to the Baroque Period of music?
Saxophone was invented
Harpsichord was used in orchestras
Invention of electricity
Bach composed Well Tempered Clavier
16
Which one of these statements is NOT true about Elvis Presley?
He wrote his own songs
He had a major effect on "pop culture"
He was inducted into 3 different Halls of Fame
He appeared on TV and in movies
17
The form of this song is a 12 bar blues.
True
False
18
This music is A Capella.
False
True
19
Which one of these facts is NOT true about Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges?
He was a master at fencing and a knight
He lived much of his life in France and was friends with the queen
He played the violin
He was friends with George Washington
20
Which fact is NOT true about Louis Armstrong?
He performed music for more than 50 years
He was known for playing the trombone and singing
He grew up in a rough neighborhood called "The Battlefield"
Some of his nicknames were "Pops" & "Satchmo"
21
Who is the female vocalist?
Billie Holiday
Ella Fizgerald
Bessie Smith
Mahalia Jackson
22
Which fact is NOT true about Billie Holiday?
1 of the first Black women to work with an all white orchestra
Sang the song "Strange Fruit"
Her nickname was "Lady Day"
Had formal voice lessons from age 10
23
What is the name of this song?
The Entertainer
West End Blues
Stars and Stripes Forever
Strange Fruit
24
This guitarist could play left-handed, upside-down and with his teeth.
Jimi Hendrix
Little Richard
Muddy Waters
Stevie Wonder
25
What city is considered the "birthplace" of jazz?
Memphis
New York City
New Orleans
Detroit
26
What is the name of this piece?
The Entertainer
The Star Spangled Banner
West End Blues
Stars and Stripes Forever
27
Which of the composers below was not alive during the Baroque Period of music?
Bach
Joplin
Pachebel
Vivaldi
28
Which fact is NOT true about Duke Ellington?
Was known around the world for playing the saxophone
Composed over 2,000 pieces of music
His unofficial theme song was "Take the A Train"
Toured and performed into his "70s"
29
A 12 Bar Blues was based on 3 chords (I, IV and V).
False
True
30
The form of this song is a 12 bar blues.
False
True
31
What timbre represents the voice of the teacher?
Saxophone
Trombone
Flute
Trumpet
32
Which statement is NOT true about the early blues?
Often sang about the great working conditions in the south
Could have "coded" lyrics
Helped people cope
Gave a voice to social injustice
33
This saxophonist and singer helped to create a "jump blues" style that heavily influenced early rock 'n' roll.
Louis Jordan
Duke Ellington
Muddy Waters
Chuck Berry
34
Who was the founder of Motown Records?
Berry Gordy
Afrika Bambaata
Alan Freed
Smokey Robinson
35
Billie Holiday was a major influence for Janis Joplin.
False
True
36
Which one of these facts is NOT true about Ludwig van Beethoven?
He was one of the first important American composers.
He wrote 9 symphonies.
He wrote music for the piano
He was deaf.
37
Which one of these facts is NOT true about Mozart?
He composed over 600 pieces of music
He was considered a child prodigy by most people
He could compose music the first time without mistakes
He composed and played music on the saxophone.
38
Which fact is NOT true about Ella Fitzgerald?
Performed for 6 decades
Died in her 40s of a drug overdose
Known for ability to "scat" sing
Large vocal range
39
Which one of these facts is NOT true about "Hamilton"?
The setting takes place during the Revolutionary War
Mozart composed the musical during the classical period of music
Most of the actors are Latino or Black
It took the composer 6 years to write
40
Who is performing?
Little Richard
Marvin Gaye
Chuck Berry
Muddy Waters
41
Which one of these statements about Bob Marley is NOT true?
He died at a young age of cancer
He was in a band with Peter Tosh & Bunny Livingston called "The Wailers"
He spoke against the government in Jamaica
He was known worldwide for his ability to freestyle rap
42
What has Lin Manuel Miranda NOT accomplished yet?
Composed a symphony
Composed songs or appeared in various Disney movies
Wrote & starred in "Hamilton"
Ability to freestyle rap
43
Where was Motown Records located?
Cleveland
Detroit
Memphis
New Orleans
44
The form of this song is a 12 bar blues.
False
True
45
Which fact is NOT true about spirituals?
They were originally sung a cappella
They have inspired social movements
They had "coded" lyrics
They were originally written for marching bands
46
Rock 'n' Roll helped fight racism because music brought people together.
False
True
47
Which one of these artists has one of the top selling albums of all time?
Chuck Berry "After School Session"
Bob Marley "Legend"
Run DMC "King of Rock"
Michael Jackson "Thriller"
48
Which fact is NOT true about Ms. Shauf?
Loves onions
Bedford graduate
Has a dog named Winnie
Loves to travel
49
The saxophone is a woodwind instrument.
False
True
50
What is the name of this piece?
Stars and Stripes Forever
Take the A Train
Fur Elise
The Entertainer
