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R & B Super Quiz
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1
What is one characteristic of R & B music?
Large Bands
Melisma
Complicated Chords
Simple Vocals
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What decade is this song from?
1990s
1970s
2000s
1980s
3
Who is known as the "Godfather of Soul"?
James Brown
Stevie Wonder
Al Green
Marvin Gaye
4
How did R & B music gain popularity?
Magazine Articles
Radio Shows
TV Shows
Live Concerts
5
What decade is this song from?
1980s
2010s
1990s
2000s
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R & B stands for Rhythm & Bass.
False
True
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Which of these is NOT a subgenre of R &B?
Disco
Soul
Funk
Bluegrass
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Who is considered to be the best-selling R & B artist of all time?
Cardi B
John Legend
Rihanna
James Brown
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Which R & B musician was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
James Brown
Cardi B
Prince
John Legend
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Contemporary R & B became popular in the 1990s.
False
True
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What decade is this song from?
1990s
2010s
1970s
1980s
12
Which of these artists is NOT associated with R & B music?
Boyz II Men
James Brown
Duke Ellington
Alicia Keys
13
What future Pop superstar is seen here singing with his brothers in an R & B group?
Michael Jackson
Bruno Mars
John Legend
Frank Ocean
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In what city did R & B originate?
Atlanta, Georgia
New York, New York
New Orleans, Louisiana
Chicago, Illinois
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What subgenre is this song?
Doo Wop
Motown
Funk
Contemporary
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Motown music originated in New York City.
True
False
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What subgenre is this song?
Doo Wop
Funk
Motown
Contemporary
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What subgenre is this song?
Doo Wop
Funk
Motown
Soul
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What subgenre is this song?
Disco
Funk
Soul
Motown
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What decade is this song from?
1970s
1950s
2000s
1990s
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What is melisma?
A type of guitar popular in R & B
A hearing disorder caused by listening to too much Disco
A breathing technique used by R & B singers
A singing technique popular in R & B music
22
Who is considered the "Queen of Soul"?
Etta James
Alicia Keys
Cardi B
Aretha Franklin
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Vocal harmonies are popular in R & B music.
True
False
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Disco music was popular during which decade?
1980s
1990s
1960s
1970s
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What subgenre is this song?
Contemporary
Soul
Motown
Disco
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What subgenre is this song?
Motown
Contemporary
Funk
Soul
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Which of these subgenres is the oldest?
Contemporary
Motown
Funk
Disco
