Music Studies

Singer songwriters write and perform their own songs and can thereforea.save time and money on ...

Singer songwriters write and perform their own songs and can thereforea.save time and money on ...

Singer songwriters write and perform their own songs and can therefore
a.   save time and money on production.
b.   distribute their records themselves.
c.   avoid the pressures of show business.
d.   lengthen their careers by adapting th

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Joni Mitchell’s songs (Multiple Choice)

Joni Mitchell’s songs (Multiple Choice)

Joni Mitchell’s songs 
a.   remain true to authentic folk elements.
b.   retain traditional folk stylistic elements.
c.   feature diverse stylistic experimentation.
d.   have danceable beats.

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What was “Hammond’s Folly”?

What was “Hammond’s Folly”?

What was “Hammond’s Folly”?
a.   The Newport Folk Festival
b.   concerts at The Gaslight
c.   Bob Dylan
d.   Lead Belly

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Which of the following was not a subject of 1960s folk songs?

Which of the following was not a subject of 1960s folk songs?

Which of the following was not a subject of 1960s folk songs?
a.   civil rights
b.   advocating for the working class
c.   the Vietnam war
d.   lower taxes

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Motown’s in-house band was known as ____________________________.

Motown’s in-house band was known as ____________________________.

Motown’s in-house band was known as ____________________________.

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The songs of rock and roll songwriter __________________________ are among the most covered songs in ...

The songs of rock and roll songwriter __________________________ are among the most covered songs in ...

The songs of rock and roll songwriter __________________________ are among the most covered songs in music history.

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The collective name given to venues around the U.S. that catered to black audiences and ...

The collective name given to venues around the U.S. that catered to black audiences and ...

The collective name given to venues around the U.S. that catered to black audiences and entertainment: _____________________________ .

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Motown acts successfully tapped into both black and white audiences despite the social restrictions ...

Motown acts successfully tapped into both black and white audiences despite the social restrictions ...

Motown acts successfully tapped into both black and white audiences despite the social restrictions of segregation.
a.   True
b.   False

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When viewers learned that performers on American Bandstand were lip-syncing, they were ...

When viewers learned that performers on American Bandstand were lip-syncing, they were ...

When viewers learned that performers on American Bandstand were lip-syncing, they were outraged.
a.   True
b.   False

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One of the earliest “hijackers” of R&B music was Elvis Presley.

One of the earliest “hijackers” of R&B music was Elvis Presley.

One of the earliest “hijackers” of R&B music was Elvis Presley.
a.   True
b.   False

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Cover versions were originally efforts by record companies to serve both black and white ...

Cover versions were originally efforts by record companies to serve both black and white ...

Cover versions were originally efforts by record companies to serve both black and white markets.
a.   True
b.   False

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Alan Freed supported the original hits by rock and r&b musicians, both white and black, instead ...

Alan Freed supported the original hits by rock and r&b musicians, both white and black, instead ...

Alan Freed supported the original hits by rock and r&b musicians, both white and black, instead of the sanitized _______________________.

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A cleaner version of MOR rock music was shown on the popular TV program _________________.

A cleaner version of MOR rock music was shown on the popular TV program _________________.

A cleaner version of MOR rock music was shown on the popular TV program _________________.

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“Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Hayley and His Comets was deemed a teenage national ...

“Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Hayley and His Comets was deemed a teenage national ...

“Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Hayley and His Comets was deemed a teenage national anthem.
a.   True
b.   False

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Blackboard Jungle was deemed scathing social commentary.

Blackboard Jungle was deemed scathing social commentary.

Blackboard Jungle was deemed scathing social commentary.
a.   True
b.   False

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In the 1950s, there was never an organized effort in government or the music business to eliminate ...

In the 1950s, there was never an organized effort in government or the music business to eliminate ...

In the 1950s, there was never an organized effort in government or the music business to eliminate rock and roll music.
a.   True
b.   False

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“Swing” refers to the bands

“Swing” refers to the bands

“Swing” refers to the bands
a.   of the 1890s.
b.   of New Orleans in 1910.
c.   of the late 1920s and 1930s.
d.   of the early 1950s.

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The Pace and OKeh record labels

The Pace and OKeh record labels

The Pace and OKeh record labels
a.   released Tin Pan Alley songs.
b.   released only hillbilly songs.
c.   provided opportunity for blacks to record.
d.   released only race records.

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