Pop Culture
This patriotic tune was official named the national anthem of the U.S. in 1931.
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner?"
This major global conflict occured from 1939 until 1945.
What is WWII?
This clarinet player is known as the King of Swing.
Who is Benny Goodman?
This vocalist is known as the First Lady of Song and is celebrated for her scat singing, vocal precision, and perfect pitch.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This animated film about a puppet was released in 1941.
What is Pinnochio?
This economic disaster was caused by the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and had a huge impact upon musicians' careers.
What is the Great Depression?
This trombone player and bandleader performed concerts for as a military member during WWII and was later declared MIA.
Who is Glenn Miller?
This is the word used for a singer with a very smooth, mellow style of singing.
What is a crooner?
Name one invention from this time period.
-Frisbee
-slinky
-Jeep
-Tupperware
-Velcro
-microwave oven
This technology was even more wildly popular during this time period. Most American homes had one to listen to stories, music, and news.
What is radio?
Coleman Hawkins was an American jazz musician who played this instrument.
What is the tenor saxophone?
This vocalist became the first to prerecord songs for radio shows due to his busy singing and acting career.
Who is Bing Crosby?
DAILY DOUBLE?!?!
Name at least 3 reasons for the low amount of recorded music during the 1930s and 1940s and the decline of big bands.
-Drafted musicians (also led to more women in the music industry)
-Musicians' Strike (fewer artists recorded due to low pay)
-Great Depression (not enough money to hire musicians)
-improved microphone technology led to more vocal artists recording
-rationed materials (shellac for records)
This event led to a decline in big bands and fewer musicians recording their music due to low pay from recording companies.
What is the Musician's Strike?
This musician badly injured his hand in a fire, leading to his signature guitar-playing style.
Who is Django Reinhardt?
He was known as The Singing Cowboy and has stars in all 5 categories on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Who is Gene Autry?
This famous radio show eventually turned into a movie and Broadway musical.
What is Little Orphan Annie?
This recording technology was introduced in 1943 and was brought back from Germany after WWII.
What is stereo tape recording?
This pianist and bandleader wrote countless hits, such as "Take the A Train," "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," "Caravan," and "In a Sentimental Mood."
Who is Duke Ellington?
The song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" was performed by this sibling trio.
Who are the Andrews Sisters?