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Q: 10, Explain some of the charges that critics leveled against Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera

Q: 11, List the two unfinished John Lennon sessions completed by Paul, George, and Ringo in the 1990s,

Q: In the late 1990s, the boom in Spanish pop was led by Ricky Martin's "Livin' la Vida Loca."

Q: 6, Most hip-hop in the 1990s was extremely popular with white suburban teenagers,

Q: The mainstream success of electronic dance music in America was driven primarily by album sales rather than singles,

Q: Bands like Lifehouse and Creed point to the emergence of Christian rock in the American mainstream during the 1990s.

Q: All of the following are considered benefits of the compact disc format EXCEPT the a, longevity of a en b, superior sound quality of analog recordings, c, portability of CDs over albums, d, ability to skip directly to a music track

Q: 2, Which individual sold album-oriented rock formats as prepackaged products? a, Lee Abrams c, Fred Jacobs b, Adam Duritz d, Kenneth Edmunds

Q: "Tears in Heaven" was a hit song for which celebrated rock musician? a, Eric Clapton c, Carlos Santana b, Paul McCartney d, Peter Gabriel

Q: 5, All of the following are true regarding roots rockers EXCEPT that they a. emphasized folk rock influences. b, did not use heavy distortion on guitars, c, continued the punk attitude of going against the status quo, d. focused their songs on much more pop-driven sounds.

Q: Death Row Records was owned by a. Dr. Dre. b. P Diddy. c. Tupac Shakur. d. Suge Knight.

Q: 13, How did P, Diddy begin his career in the music industry? a. as a songwriter at the resurrected Motown b, working A&R for Uptown Records c. producing songs for Sean Combs d, working as an assistant to Suge Knight

Q: 14, Who began his career after winning a 1997 freestyle rap competition in Los Angeles? a, Eminem c, Chris Matthews b, Sean Combs d, Will Smith

Q: Which group had a breakout single with its version of Roberta Flack's 1971 single "Killing Me Softly"? a. the Fugees b. Wu-Tang Clan Beastie Boys d. De La Soul

Q: The drug was used by dancers at all-night raves to enhance their experience.

Q: 7, Name the two companies that introduced compact-disc technology,

Q: By the end of the 1980s, digital sampling was NOT a widespread practice among rappers.

Q: In the indie world, there is a clear aversion to major labels.

Q: 12, Lou Reed was involved with which group from the mid-1960s untill970?

Q: ]3, Which band featured Sid Vicious and Johnny Rotten?

Q: 14, Which was the most successful group out ofCBGB?

Q: How was Freddie Mercury's death significant to the rock community?

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Q: Discuss the ways in which new-wave musicians used stylistic references from earlier periods of rock. How did they incorporate both visual images and musical elements from the past? How did this relationship to past rock music styles differentiate it from mainstream rock? Be sure to give specific examples of artists and their songs in your answer.

Q: Plli1k and new wave were both in opposition to mainstream rock because they rejected the highly produced and sophisticated sounds of hippie bands,

Q: Other than the Sex Pistols and the Clash, most of the British pllilk bands that dominated the charts in England never made an impact in the United States,

Q: Debbie Harry was the lead singer for Heart

Q: was the lead singer of AC!DC until he died tragically in 1980.

Q: Discuss the ways in which progressive rock groups as well as other rock artists and bands from the 1960s and 1970s were able to adapt to the 1980s. Which groups were able to continue their careers, and how did they change their stylistic approach? Be sure to use specific examples of individual artists or bands and their songs to illustrate your point.

Q: "We Got the Beat" and "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" are both songs by the Go-Go's.

Q: David Bowie's Let's Dance saw Bowie return to the disco orientation of his earlier records.

Q: What does AOR stand for?

Q: 9, Members of the Clash were viewed as a, political protesters, b, pllilk nihilists, c, pop-influenced pllilk rockers, d, Gothic-style pllilk rockers,

Q: 20, Paul Weller was the vocalist for which UK pllilk band? a, the Buzzcocks c, the Jam b, the Clash d, the Ram ones

Q: 2L All of the following are musical features of the Sex Pistols' "Anarchy in the UK" EXCEPT a. a simple verse structure. c. a mini-chorus. b, an elaborate guitar soh d, a coda,

Q: 22, David Byrne led which new-wave band? a, the Police b, Devo c, the Cars d, the Talking Heads

Q: 23, Which new-wave band adopted a futuristic image from 1950s science fiction? a. Devo c. the Cars b, the B-52s d, Heart

Q: Which of the following groups took a pop-influenced approach to punk? a. the Buzzcocks c. the Clash b. the Sex Pistols d. the Jam

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Q: 2, The album by Fleetwood Mac was number one on the Billboard charts for 31 weeks,

Q: 3, Unlike the Stones and McCartney, enjoyed much more success in the 1970s fhan it did in the 1960s,

Q: 4, became the pianist/singer for the Doobie Brothers, bringing in more jazz influences.

Q: 3, "Living for the City" is a track written and performed by Michael Jackson

Q: How are Foreigner's early albums influenced by progressive rock? a. The songs are lengthy and contain various musical styles. b. The lyrics feature an ironic tone. c. Lou Gramm sings with a blues-influenced sound. d. There is a prominent use of keyboards.

Q: 7, Which band had a successful cover of the Kinks' "You Really Got Me"? a. Van Halen c. Boston b, Cheap Trick d, Rush

Q: 8, Rush is an example of a, a blues-influenced rock band, b. newwave. c, late '70s corporate rock d. a progressive rock-influenced band.

Q: 9, Freddie Mercury was the lead singer for which band? a, ELO c, Rush b, Queen d. Foreigner

Q: Which event was viewed as a demonstration of the Sex Pistols' conning of the music business industry? a. The band members refused to sign a contract until they received the desired amount of money. b. The band members uttered forbidden and foul words on live television. c. No American record labels would sign the band to a contract. d. The band collected monetary advances from three record labels prior to releasing an album.

Q: 14, Which song became an anthem for Black Power?

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Q: 3, How are New Orleans, New Yark, and the United Kingdom connected to music in Jamaica? Who were the important purveyors of reggae music, and how did reggae influence other musical styles?

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Q: 5, Discuss the stylistic changes in Motown during the 1970s, How did the music from this time compare to earlier examples from Motown in the 1960s? Consider the ways in which Motown absorbed changes in black pop in the late 1960s, Be sure to include specific artists and songs in your answeL

Q: 1, One band that was influenced by Sly and the Family Stone was Kool and the Gang,

Q: 2, Marvin Gaye worked as a songwriter and producer for the Originals,

Q: 24, In 1979 an anti-disco rally was held in a, Chicago, C, New York b, Los Angeles, d, Miami.

Q: "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" is a song that focuses on a. politics. b. environmentalism. c. problems within black urban life. d. the Vietnam War.

Q: 33, Michael Jackson left Motown for which of the following record labels? a, Atlantic c, Island b. Invictus d, Epic

Q: How was Eric Burdon connected to War?

Q: 3, Why did Berry Gordy move Motown Records to Los Angeles?

Q: 4, "Living for the City" was a song written and recorded by _

Q: What type of album is What's Going On?

Q: Name two artists with whom Tower of Power recorded records.

Q: David Hockney emphasized the figure of Peter Schlesinger in his artwork Portrait of an Artist (Pool with two figures), using: a. scale: Peter appears to be taller than the hills in the background b. color: Peters red jacket stands out c. implied line: the edges of the pool seem to point toward Peter d. all of the other answers e. none of the other answers

Q: When artists are censored it usually stops them from producing any further work.

Q: The equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius is recognizable as a man on a horse. This is called a/an _______ artwork. a. abstract d. non-objective b. two-dimensional e. primitive c. representational

Q: Jos de Riveras sculpture Infinity can be described as non-objective because its subject matter is ________. a. recognizable d. unrecognizable b. difficult e. abstract c. three-dimensional

Q: Allan Housers work Reverie is: a. abstract and non-objective d. abstract and not representational b. abstract and two-dimensional e. none of the other answers c. abstract and representational

Q: Why do we presume that the head of a woman from Benin (0.0.22) was made for someone wealthy? a. because it was made from rare ivory b. because it strongly resembles the Queen c. because it has a price carved on the back d. because it was made to be shown in a museum e. it was definitely not made for anyone wealthy

Q: The head of a woman from Benin (0.0.22) shows the influence of European trade routes, as well as having local spiritual significance.

Q: When conducting a formal analysis of a work of art, you would probably want to consider the artists use of: a. color d. scale b. texture e. all of the other answers c. emphasis

Q: Gustav Klimts portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer was famous partly because it was ________. a. looted by the Nazis d. discovered in an attic b. very old e. previously unknown c. owned by a movie star

Q: Gustav Klimts portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer was typical of his portraits of the wives and sisters of ________. a. Nazi rulers d. foreign tourists b. German scientists e. important politicians c. Austrian businessmen

Q: Compare and contrast the portraits of Isabella dEste (0.0.12) and Adele Bloch-Bauer (0.0.13). Describe the similarities and differences you see in the portrayal of the women. How did Titian and Klimt communicate the wealth and social standing of their subjects? How true to life do you think these portraits are?

Q: The self-portrait of the Dutch artist Rembrandt stolen from the Swedish National Museum was one of many that the artist painted on copper.

Q: The rarity of an artwork, and its value, are often closely related.

Q: The medium of Marc Quinns Self is: a. real human hair d. the artists toenail clippings b. clay e. wood c. the artists own blood

Q: Girl with a Pearl Earring was painted by this Dutch artist. a. Rembrandt d. Johannes Vermeer b. Vincent van Gogh e. Albrecht Drer c. Jan van Eyck

Q: The original painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe is housed in a basilica at the base of Tepeyac hill, Mexico, but many people keep their own image of her at home or in their vehicle.

Q: Artist Ai Weiwei was arrested by Chinese government officials in 2011, just three years after he had been involved in designing the stadium for the Beijing Olympics.