Country
The 1920's
Is popular music the same thing as “Pop” music?
Yes
True or false: most popular musicals are pulled from books.
True
What other genre does modern country music combine with so that it remains popular?
Pop music
What was the name of the radio station that started playing country in 1925 and is still running to this day?
The Grand Ol Opry
What was the name of the TV channel that began showing the first music videos?
MTV
True or false: musical theater and opera is the same thing.
False
Who is the queen of pop?
Madonna
Why were drums originally not allowed in country bands?
Who is the king of pop?
Micheal Jackson
What is a jukebox musical?
A musical based off of an artist who already has several hit songs such as Billy Joel.
How man generations of country music did we cover?
6
Starting in the 1950’s what was the target audience for country music?
The American working class
What is the golden window of length for a pop song?
a. 8-10 minutes
b. 5-8 minutes
c. 1 minute
d. 2-3 minutes
D. 2-3 Minutes
What four things are combined to create musical theater?
Songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance.
What subgenre of country did Willie Nelson become famous for starting?
Outlaw Country
In the 1990’s the FCC helped country music by funding what addition to the radio?
The FM wavelength
What development from the 1940’s allowed artists to sing with an more intimate style?
Advanced Microphone Design
Where did musical theater start?
Ancient Greece
How many units sold does it take for an album to be certified diamond?
10,000,000