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Q: Both Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry wrote music that was intended for a pop audience with influences of country and western and rhythm and blues.
Q: It was a common practice for major record labels to watch the country and western charts for hits and then cover those songs for the pop market.
Q: Which Motown group showcased the high tenor voice of Eddie Kendricks? a. the Suprernes c. the Temptations b. the Four Tops d. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
Q: Which group showed how Motown reacted to the crossover success of Sly and the Family Stone? a. the Temptations c. the Jackson 5 b. the Commodores d. the Supremes
Q: Heavy metal developed out of the harder, more aggressive aspects of rock from the 1960s and 1970s.
Q: Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard were all artists recorded on independent labels.
Q: Which member of the Supremes left the group in 1969 to focus on a solo career? a. Diana Ross b. Florence Ballard c. Jartha Reeves d. Mary Wilson
Q: All of the following are albums by Bob Marley EXCEPT a. Bumin '. c. Rastaman Vibration. b. Exodus. d. Soul Searching
Q: Many metal bands tried to avoid instnunental virtuosity and technically demanding instnunental performance.
Q: White artists covering Little Richard's music left out much of the sexual innuendo in his lyrics.
Q: On the song "Baby Love," what was used to create the hand clap-like sounds in the introduction? a. a group of studio musicians clapping b. a dnunmer hitting the rim of a snare dnun c. two-by-fours slapping together d. members of the Supremes stamping their feet on the studio floor
Q: Which of the following groups is an example ofEurodisco? a. the Temptations c. Earth, Wind, and Fire b. the Village People d. Kool and the Gang
Q: During the early years of hip-hop, there were no hip-hop records; it was strictly a live affair that you had to experience in person.
Q: Which of the following was NOT a song recorded by the Commodores? a. "Just My Imagination" c. "Three Times a Lady" b. "Easy" d. "Brick House"
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Q: Cover versions of rhythm and blues songs by white artists very rarely performed better on the pop charts than the rhythm and blues originals.
Q: Who was Cholly Atkins? a. He was a Motown songwriter. b. He was hired by Berry Gordy to teach etiquette to Motown artists. c. He was a choreographer who taught artists onstage movements and dance steps. d. He was the co-owner of Motown Records.
Q: Draw parallels between heavy metal and rap music. Which aspects of these two musical styles are similar with regard to lyrical content, imagery, and issues related to their respective audiences? Be sure to cite specific examples in your answer.
Q: Most of rock's originators and many of the independent labels they worked for were out of the music business by 1960.
Q: The period 1964-1967 at Motown was dominated by which writing and production team? a. William "Mickey" Stevenson and William "Smokey" Robinson b. Berry Gordy and Mary Wells c. Valerie Ashford and Nick Simpson d. Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland
Q: Who was responsible for forming Earth, Wind, and Fire? a. Philip Bailey c. Robert Ward b. Maurice White d. Stevie Wonder
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Q: Both independent and major record labels used payola.
Q: What was the purpose of the "quality control" meetings at Motown? a. to decide which songs to record b. to hold a final test for each song, including its arrangement and recorded sound c. to determine which artists would be signed to the label d. to decide what type of choreography would be used in performance
Q: Which of the following musicians worked with James Brown and George Clinton? a. Maceo Parker c. Bunny Livingston b. Larry Graham d. Pete Bellotte
Q: I. How did heavy metal develop from the 1970s to the 1980s? What are the roots of heavy metal, and how are its foundations related to the hippie aesthetic? Discuss the important trends, musical styles, bands, and musicians of heavy metal. Also explain what many believe caused heavy metal to recede from mainstream music.
Q: Compare and contrast the musical output of the following musicians: Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and Buddy Holly. How were their approaches to rock and roll similar and/or different? In your answer, consider their role in 1950s rock and roll, their musical and performance style, and their influence on later musicians.
Q: The Four Seasons represented a New Yark-based act whose success was negatively affected by the British invasion. ANS: F PIS: DIF: Moderate FCEF: pp. 205-206 TOP: The Old Guard Hangs On: New Yark II. Nancy Sinatra initially had some success in Europe and Japan but did NOT make any waves in the United States.
Q: Reggae developed out of which style of Jamaican music? a. toasting b. ska c. rock steady d. calypso
Q: Trace the development of rap in relation to the hip-hop culture of the 1970s to a mainstream musical style of the 1980s. What are the important musical elements and performance techniques associated with rap music, and which individuals contributed to these developments? How did rap music break into the mainstream? Be sure to cite specific people, artists, and appropriate songs that demonstrate the lineage of rap music during this period.
Q: The year 1955 is pinpointed in the text as the year in which rock and roll became a viable music geme in the United States. Why is this date important in rock-and-roll history? Why is it difficult to name a particular year when rock and roll began?
Q: Motown Records was located in which city? a. Detroit b. Memphis c. Cleveland d. Chicago
Q: 25, All of the following are possible reasons for the disco backlash EXCEPT a. rockers being against disco because it originated in the gay community. b, fhe sexual promiscuity of disco clubs, c. mainstream acceptance of a new style of dance music. d, racial misunderstandings between white rock fans and black pop music,
Q: 5. Lionel Richie was a singer and songwriter for a. the Temptations b. Parliament c. the Commodores d. the Impressions
Q: John Phillips was a singer/songwriter/arranger for the Byrds.
Q: 12, "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" served as the theme music for the a, blaxploitation film Shaft b, movie Saturday Night Fever. c. 1970s version of American Bandstand d. dance show Soul Train.
Q: The lead singers of fhe Turtles eventually went on to work wifh Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.
Q: Which of the following artists was produced by Thorn Bell? a. the Stylistics c. Teddy Pendergrass b. the O'Jays d. the Wailers
Q: Simon and Garfunkel initially recorded "Sound of Silence" with electric instruments.
Q: Which song firmly established the rhythmic sound of the wah-wah guitar in 1970s black pop? a. "Freddie's Dead" c. the theme from Shaft b. "Tear the Roof off the Sucker" d. "Get Up Stand Up"
Q: As hippies, Sonny and Cher were embraced by the establishment culture.
Q: All of the following are examples of "blaxploitation" films EXCEPT a. Shaft. b. The Harder They Come. c. Sweet Sweetback's BaadAsssss Song d. Superfly.
Q: Taking into consideration the conservative social and cultural context of the United States in the 1950s, discuss how rock and roll developed as a musical style within this climate. How did musical styles change during this time? How did radio and television affect the way people consumed and reacted to the growth of rock and roll?
Q: Most garage bands did NOT have more fhan one hit.
Q: George Clinton began his career with which band? a. Funkadelic b. the Wailers c. the Four Tops d. Parliarn ent
Q: How did the music industry cope with the sudden growth of rock and roll in the 1950s? What steps were taken by both independent and major labels to ensure they remained viable in the changing musical climate?
Q: America's most commercially successful answer to the Beatles was the Monkees.
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Q: Bob Dylan's success was fueled by the appearance of his singles on fhe pop charts.
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Q: Discuss the ways in which the Beach Boys crafted their musical identity in the years after the Beatles arrived. Be sure to cite the ways in which their music took a different approach toward songwriting, arranging, and production by using specific examples of songs to illustrate your points.
Q: What musical element establishes the groove in "Thank You (Falettimne Be Mice Elf Agin)"? a. the backup vocal harmonies b. a repeating bass guitar riff c. the use of two drummers to play interlocking rhythms d. guitar fills and orchestral strings
Q: MATCHING Match the item to the description below. a. a rap ballad by LL Cool J b. member of Public Enemy c. among the first to use digital sampling d. a style of song where a singer demonstrates his sensitive side e. album by Public Enemy f. community organization created by Afrika Bam baataa g. album by NWA h. rotating a record in reverse and forvvard directions i. named female rapper of the year by Rolling Stone in 1990 J. style of music known for fast tempos and virtuosic guitar solos Straight Gutta Compton
Q: When British bands arrived in the United States, it all but erased American pop acts from fhe charts.
Q: "Fllilky Worm" was a novelty song by a. the Ohio Players. b. George Clinton and Parliament. c. Kool and the Gang. d. Sly and the Family Stone.
Q: New Yark was the center of the American pop scene in the early 1960s.
Q: Charlie Daniels's music is sometimes thought of as more country than rock.
Q: The subject matter for Tommy is a young Mod seeking meaning in his life.
Q: Address the controversy with Bob Dylan and the folk movement. Why was his work considered so controversial, and how did he and the folk community respond to this controversy? What other musical styles influenced Dylan at the time he was experimenting with different approaches to music? Be sure to cite specific songs to illustrate these points.
Q: Most progressive rock bands did NOT seek to integrate classical-music influences into their own numbers.
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Q: Neil Young enjoyed success as a member of Buffalo Springfield.
Q: MATCHING Match the item to the description below. a. crossover success for Jerry Lee Lewis b. radio show hosted by Alan Freed c. received coauthor credit for the song "Maybellene"" d. the American Society of Composers, Artists, and Performers e. Chuck Berry"s first hit on Chess Records f. Elvis Presley"s manager g. trademark of Buddy Holly h. original marketing term for rhythm and blues i. female rockabilly singer J. song originally performed by Big Joe Turner Alan Freed
Q: The members of the country rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival were from the bayou areas of Louisiana.
Q: The basic idea behind the hippie aesthetic was that a rock musician had the responsibility to produce sophisticated music by using whatever means at his or her disposal.
Q: MATCHING Match the item to the description below. a. a rap ballad by LL Cool J b. member of Public Enemy c. among the first to use digital sampling d. a style of song where a singer demonstrates his sensitive side e. album by Public Enemy f. community organization created by Afrika Bam baataa g. album by NWA h. rotating a record in reverse and forvvard directions i. named female rapper of the year by Rolling Stone in 1990 J. style of music known for fast tempos and virtuosic guitar solos scratching
Q: The term "southern rock" carne from musicians in the South to identify their style of music.
Q: During the 2000s commercial advertising carne to value rock music as a means to sell products to a variety of demographics.
Q: Jazz-rock was a source of enormous controversy within the jazz community.
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Q: Discuss the rise of southern rock in the late 1960s and early 1970s. What were the musical influences for this movement? How was cultural heritage important for the bands involved? Be sure to cite specific groups, albums, and songs in your answer.
Q: What types of themes did Bon Jovi focus on in their music?
Q: During the 2000s, independent rock was achieving record sales that regularly placed its acts at the top of the Billboard album charts.
Q: From 1966 to 1969, artists sought to change the focus of rock music from the album to the single.
Q: MATCHING Match the item to the description below. a. member of the Byrds b. backup band that played with Bob Dylan c. original name for Simon and Garfunkel d. replaced Brian Wilson on tour e. innovative album by the Beach Boys f. song about the Vietnam conflict g. studio musicians who recorded for the Byrds h. member of the Mamas and the Papas i. Pete Seeger song covered by the Byrds J. collection of rare and unknown garage-band singles Nuggets
Q: Name three bands that were known for speed metal.
Q: The emo tradition drew heavily on high-energy punk from 1970s and 1980s Americanhardcore.
Q: "Highway Star" is often cited as one of the songs that most influenced the development of heavy metal in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Q: What was break dancing?
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