Early 20th Century
Where was the “birthplace” of jazz?
New Orleans, Louisiana
What was the mid 1960’s movement that was composed of British rock groups spreading their popularity into the U.S.?
The British Invasion
What was the first music video to be broadcast on MTV?
Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles
Which Beatles member began being increasingly interested in the music of India during the creation of their Revolver album?
George Harrison
What is a Subgenre?
a specific style within a broader musical genre that shares its core characteristics but adds its own unique features
Who invented the first iteration of the wax cylinder recording medium?
Thomas Edison
What does R&B stand for?
Rhythm Blues
What was MTV's first reality TV show?
The Real World
What was the name of the Beatles only double album?
The White Album
What type of soundwave is typically associated with early video game music?
Square Wave
How many measures is the standard blues form?
12
What popular show gave a spotlight to many artists during its run from 1948-1971
The Ed Sullivan Show
What was the first videogame to contain audio?
Pong
What was the name for the crazed Beatles fans that began emerging after the release of the Beatles second album?
Beatlemania
How would you complete the following blues lyric?
“I hate to see the evening sun go down,
“_________________________________”
'Cause my baby, he's gone left this town.”
I hate to see the evening sun go down
What was tin pan alley?
A hub of sheet music producers in NYC
How many police officers were present at the 1969 Woodstock festival?
12
Graffiti
What was the first Beatles album to be accompanied by a feature film?
A Hard Days Night
16. Which instrument would you not find in a dixieland jazz band?
Electric Bass
Clarinet
Trombone
Trumpet
Electric Bass
Which early 20th century composer wrote over 1500 songs in his lifetime?
Irving Berlin
What is the only instrument that is played without touching it?
The Theremin
What subgenre is characterized by chopped up samples, repetitive four-on-the-floor beats and was created by DJs and music producers from Chicago?
House
At which event did John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet?
A Garden Party
What was the first Broadway musical?
The Black Crook
List the following vinyl records in order of size (smallest to largest)
45rpm, 33 ⅓ rpm, 78 rpm
45, 33 1/3, 78
What song do many music historians consider as the first rock ‘n’ roll song?
Maybellene - Chuck Berry
What does MC stand for?
Master of Ceremonies
Name all four members of the Beatles.
George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon
From which early Rock ‘n’ Roll artist did the Beatles derive their name?
Buddy Holly - The Crickets