American Music (R1): History & Early Influence of African Americans
American Music (R1): Tin Pan Alley & Jazz
American Music (R1):
Rock-n-Roll
The Emergence of Hip-Hop (R2)
Blues and Country
(Lecture)
100
What kind of music did European colonists and immigrants bring to the United States from their countries?
Classical music, folk music, religious songs
100
How did the radio and the phonograph influence the music industry?
Music became a commercial product like other goods
100
What is the name of the first star of rock-and-roll music?
Elvis Presley
100
True of False? Hip-Hop is a cultural movement originating in the U.S.
True!
100
Who is considered the most important Blues musician?
Robert Johnson (1912-1938, recorded 29 songs, only two known photos)
200
What song did American soldiers adopt from the British to celebrate George Washington during the American Revolution?
Yankee Doodle Dandy
200
Who are two famous musicians who came from Tin Pan Alley?
Irving Berlin; George Gershwin
200
Who did rock-and-roll appeal to? Why?
Young people; it was rebellious, celebrated life and sexual freedom, challenged established customs and rules, represented independence
200
In what decade did hip-hop culture first appear in urban areas of the U.S.?
1970s
200
What happened to the Blues throughout the 20th Century?
It become commericialized, and influenced jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll.
300
During what holiday do Americans sing Yankee Doodle?
Fourth of July / Independence Day
300
What kinds of instruments are common in jazz music? (you must name at least 3)
Cornets, trombones, clarinets, pianos, banjo, string bass, tuba, drums
300
In which state was Elvis born?
Mississippi
300
What are 3 of the components of Hip-Hop culture?
Rap, deejaying, graffiti, tagging, break dancing, distinctive fashions, and/or “B-boying” (masculine gestures & mannerisms)
300
What are some states within the region of Appalachia?
Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky
400
Musicologist Robert Santelli suggests that one thing makes American music different from all other nations. What is that one thing?
The creative tension from its black and white roots
400
How is jazz music related to African American music?
Jazz evolved from the work chants, spirituals, and folk music of African Americas; it reflects the rhythms and expressions of West African music.
400
Why was Elvis so famous?
He had a stage personality that seemed to represent everything rock-and-roll stood for.
400
What is “gangsta rap”?
A variety of rap that glorifies gangster behavior (violence & sexually graphic lyrics)
400
What are two differences between Country and Blues?
1. Blues came from the Delta in Mississippi, Country from Appalachia 2. Country had postive as well as negative themes 3. A different sound- Blues was typically a lone Bluesman, while Country had more musicians (and instruments such as drum, violin, bass, mandolin, and electric guitar and piano) and singers who harmonized.
500
Why do some people view Stephen Foster’s song lyrics as racist?
Foster only visited the South once; his songs may not have been accurate; he’s white writing about the black experience
500
By many scholars, jazz is credited with being what?
The most outstanding contribution the U.S. has made to world culture
500
Who is credited with being the most successful recording artist in the American music industry?
Elvis Presley
500
The speaking style that became known as “rap” has roots in two different cultural traditions. What are they?
West African storytelling & Jamaican “toasting”
500
What are common themes in the lyrics of Country songs?
The same themes of lost love, poverty from the Blues, but also postive themes like devotion to home/family, love of freedom/independence, love of the land, and religion
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