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Q: Dick Clark remarked that he considers one of the most important songs in the history of rock and roll.

Q: James Brown's early hits were in what style?

Q: Name two successful Motown guy groups.

Q: The group assembled to be a kind of "gay Monkees" disco act was the Village People.

Q: All of the following gemes are used in Beck's music EXCEPT a. country rock. c. Jazz. b. hip-hop. d. classical music.

Q: A sound engineer might artificially create a room sound through electronic means by using the effect of a. echo. b. reverb. c. timbre. d. stereo.

Q: Which of the following was a song that Leiber and Stoller wrote for Elvis? a. "Jailhouse Rock" c. "Riot in Cell Block IfF b. "Hard Times" d. "Yakety Yak"

Q: Which group best represents the essence of the Chicago R&B scene in the 1960s?

Q: In many ways, disco stood in direct contrast to the hippie aesthetic that had been developing in rock music since the mid-1960s.

Q: "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" was a ballad played during the final episode of the TV series a. Seinfeld. c. Cheers. b. NYPD Blue. d. Friends.

Q: During the first decade of rock's inception, most of the music was recorded in a. mono. b. stereo. c. hi-fi. d. digital audio workstations.

Q: was the original performer of"The Twist."

Q: Which type of music served as the root of Aretha Franklin's singing?

Q: The documentary Searching for Sugar Man details the success story of Bob Marley.

Q: The Beach Boys' first number-one hit was a. "Surfin' Safari." b. "Fun, Fun, Fun." c. "I Get Around." d. "Surfin' USA"

Q: Aretha Franklin is often called the "Queen of _

Q: Bob Marley's music remained mostly underground until the mid-1970s.

Q: All of the following are all-country acts EXCEPT a. Uncle Tupelo. c. Old-97s. b. Garth Brooks. d. Ryan Adams.

Q: Using the recording studio as an "audio snapshot" involves a. exploiting all the possibilities of sound. b. re-creating sounds that could not be performed live. c. re-creating a live recording as faithfully as possible. d. mixing instruments not usually conducive to a live setting.

Q: Who did NOT emerge as a teen idol in the 1950s? a. Paul Anka b. Neil Sedaka c. Bobby Darin d. Sam Cooke

Q: What was "quality control" for Motown Records? ANS:

Q: Rock groups such as KISS and the Rolling Stones completely avoided disco as an influence on their own music.

Q: Which artist(s) re-released the song "Loser" on a major label? a. Pav ern ent c. Radiohead b. Nirvana d. Beck

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Q: The primary record format for folk and other "serious" styles of music was the a. 45-rpm. c. 78-rpm. b. 33-rpm. d. cassette tape.

Q: Phil Spector referred to the singles he produced as a. one-hit wonders. b. teenage symphonies. c. musical playlets. d.splatter platters.

Q: Explain the concept of the "delayed backbeat."

Q: Prior to the 1970s, the music of Jamaica played no part in the popular culture of the UK.

Q: What was the movement of feminist punk musicians in the Pacific Northwest called? a. girl power c. no doubt b. riot grrrl d. grunge

Q: Which of the following best describes the relationship between the guitar and bass parts in the first verse of "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple? a. "rhythm guitar" role b. sustained rhythm parts c. they are playing almost the same part d. bass part moves faster than guitar part

Q: Which group recorded a cover version of the Beach Boys' "Little Honda"? a. Guided by Voices c. Yo La Tengo b. My Bloody Valentine d. Superchunk

Q: The form of "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple is a. simple verse-chorus. c. AABA. b. 12-bar blues. d. contrasting verse-chorus.

Q: Which of following can be said about Bob Dylan and Joan Baez during the folk revival? a. They produced several hit singles. c. They had Top 40 albums. b. They were pop-oriented. d. They were cover artists.

Q: Otis Redding, supported by Booker T. & the MG's, performed at the in the spring of 1967.

Q: Isaac Hayes was responsible for writing the music for the film Superjly.

Q: Both Not a Pretty Girl and Little Plastic Castle are albums by a. Liz Phair. c. Alanis Morissette. b. Sleater-Kinney. d. Ani DiFranco.

Q: In "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple, which instrument performs the role of the rhythm guitar? a. saxophone c. electric guitar b. organ d. bass guitar

Q: Which instrument(s) is/are often added to tracks to provide an additional "punch" to the music? a. strings c. horns b. a ride cymbal d. a synthesizer

Q: Which of the following cities produced an especially high number of teen idol hits from 1957 to 1963? a. New York b. Boston c. Los Angeles d. Philadelphia

Q: After a number-one hit as a teenager, began to self-produce his Motown albums and exert creative control over his music.

Q: 4, "Blaxploitation" was a geme of music that rose to prominence at the beginning of the 1970s,

Q: All of the following were groups on the Merge label EXCEPT a. Magnetic Fields. c. Superchunk. b. Guided by Voices. d. Neutral Milk HoteL

Q: The song "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple begins with a. an organ playing rhythmic chords. b. the lead vocalist singing the first verse supported by a rhythm guitar. c. the electric guitar playing a solo, blues-inspired riff d. all the instrumentalists performing the same chords and rhythms.

Q: In the early 1950s, many folk musicians ran into problems as a result of a. accusations that they were Communists. b. protesting the Korean War. c. sympathizing with the civil rights movement. d. opposing Vietnam.

Q: Explain the difference between sweet soul and southern soul.

Q: Curtis Mayfield was originally a member of the Chicago-based vocal group the Impressions.

Q: The Supremes had a string of hit songs written and produced by

Q: Compare and contrast the following styles of black pop in the 1970s: reggae, disco, and funk. Be sure to provide examples of songs and musicians. Consider musical sounds and cultural/social aspects of the three musical styles. What do the similarities and differences of these styles say about popular music in the 1970s?

Q: Who had several songs featured on the Good Will Hunting sound track and was nominated for an Academy Award? a. Elliot+ Smith C. Mac McCaughan b. Stephen Malkmus d. Robert Pollard

Q: All of the following bands were part of Matador Records EXCEPT a. Yo La Tengo. c. Guided by Voices. b. Sleater-Kinney. d. Pavement.

Q: Which of the following instruments can be used along with, or in place of, a rhythm guitar? a. pmno c. bass b. dnnns d. vocals

Q: Which aspects of "Leader of the Pack" indicate it is a playlet? a. It was recorded by a girl group. b. It contains a story line and an epilogue. c. It was produced by Phil Spector. d. It is an example of a surf song.

Q: The nickname for Motown Records was

Q: What was the main source ofradio exposure for indie rock in the 1990s? a. mainstream radio stations c. classic-rock radio stations b. National Public Radio d. college radio stations

Q: In addition to conveying the lyrics of a song, the lead singer's role is to a. provide vocal harmony to melodies. b. support the rhythmic drive with bass notes. c. give rhythmic propulsion that drives the tempo of the music. d. create melodic interest.

Q: All of the following are examples of death disks EXCEPT a. "Teen Angel." c. "Only the Lonely." b. "Leader of the Pack" d. "DeadMan's Curve."

Q: What was the purpose of the Motown "charm school"?

Q: Which band embodied the lo-fi aesthetic? a. Guided by Voices b. Superchunk c. Pavement d. Magnetic Fields

Q: One of the purposes of an instrumental solo is to a. bring attention to lyrics being performed by a lead singer. b. harmonize with the rhythm section. c. create musical contrast so the return of the vocals will sound fresh. d. add harmonic interest by playing riffs.

Q: "Dead Man's Curve" was a splatter-platter hit by a. the Beach Boys. b. the Shangri-Las. c. George "Shadow" Morton. d. Jan and Dean.

Q: Which event helped signal the end of the Brill Building? a. Aldan Music being sold to Columbia Pictures/Screen Gems b. the rise of surf music c. Leiber and Stoller becoming independent producers d. the auto accident involving Jan Berry

Q: By following the example of with 1950s crossovers, Berry Gordy decided that original versions of Motown recordings should be acceptable to white audiences.

Q: The job of the bass player is to a. act as a bridge between the harmonic and rhythmic sections. b. establish meter and rhythm. c. fill in the remaining space between dnnnbeats. d. add a melodic element to instrumental solos.

Q: An important component of the Beach Boys' success was a. Dick Dale's guitar solos. b. Jan Beny's songwriting. c. Brian Wilson's production and writing. d. Chuck Beny's guitar influence.

Q: Martha and the Vandellas were former members of which group? a. the Del-Phins c. the Primettes b. the Primes d. the Fabulous Flames

Q: All of the following bands were roots for industrial music EXCEPT a. Throbbing Gristle. c. the New Yark Dolls. b. Cabaret Voltaire. d. Skinny Puppy.

Q: Prior to the early 1960s, the bass guitar usually a. was not used. b. was an acoustic upright bass that could be amplified if necessary. c. performed a majority of the instrumental solos. d. provided rhythmic drive for the instrumental soloists.

Q: Dick Dale was known for a. influencing the Beach Boys. b. his trademark fast tremolos on the guitar. c. writing playlet songs. d. singing in falsetto. REF p. 146

Q: Which of the following labels had their artists tour the UK with hopes of creating a "reverse invasion"? a. Chess b. Stax c. Motown d. Atlantic

Q: Which group recorded an album in the house where Charles Manson and his followers committed several murders? a. Nine Inch Nails C. System of a Down b. Rage Against the Machine d. Kom

Q: Which instrument rounds out harmony by playing full chords? a. bass guitar b. dnnns c. rhythm guitar d. saxophone

Q: A distinctive vocal feature of the Everly Brothers was a. a smooth rhythm-and-blues influence in their harmonies. b. doo-wop-style backing vocals. c. a combination of low chest singing and high falsetto pitches. d. harmonies sung at the high end of the male vocal range.

Q: Which of the following labels did Columbia revive in the 1950s to explore new R&B markets? a. Vee-Jay b. Okeh c. Bmswick d. Chess

Q: Which band brought the seven-string guitar into the rock-rap style of music? a. Kom c. Yo La Tengo b. System of a Down d. Limp Bizkit

Q: Which part of a drum set does a drummer often use to play the fastest notes? a. snare drum b. tom-toms c. bass drum d. high-hat

Q: Musical influences on the Beach Boys include all of the following EXCEPT a. sweet soul. b. Phil Spector. c. doo-wop. d. Chuck Beny.

Q: Why did Berry Gordy want to move his label to Los Angeles? a. to team with another label b. to avoid race riots c. to sign future West Coast singers d. to become more involved in the film industry

Q: All of the following bands blended rap into a heavy rock context EXCEPT a. Rage Against the Machine. c. Audioslave. b. System of a Down. d. Faith No More.

Q: Which of the following songs employs a full reprise? a. "All I Have to Do Is Dream" by the Everly Brothers b. "Can the Circle Be Unbroken" by the Carter Family c. "That'11 Be the Day" by the Crickets d. "Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis

Q: All of the following were considered rockabilly pop musicians EXCEPT a. Roy Orbison. b. the Everly Brothers. c. Jan and Dean. d. Ricky Nelson.