History
World War II influenced the music of this decade.
This computer software, developed by Apple in the 2000s, made it easier to purchase, organize, and listen to music.
What is iTunes?
music that commonly accompanies rap and often has a fast-tempo; may include sampling; is used for breakdancing
What is hip-hop?
This music artist is known as the king of pop.
Who is Michael Jackson?
The lyrics of this Madonna song talk about the obsession people have with material objects.
What is "Material Girl?"
The Great Depression influenced music during which decade?
MTV made music a visual art during this decade.
What is 1980s?
Songs often have a verse-refrain form, are short-medium in length, and have a catchy "hook"
What is pop?
This musician is known as the queen of soul.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
What is "Stayin' Alive?"
During which decade did folk music, which often included commentary about political or historical events, make a comeback?
1960s
This internet invention gave individuals the power to record and share their own music with the world through videos.
What is YouTube?
developed in the 1950s as a combination of blues, country, jazz, and gospel; well-known artists include Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry
What is rock and roll?
This artist is known as the king of rock and roll.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This song, sung by Judy Garland, was featured in the movie "The Wizard of Oz."
What is "Somewhere Over the Rainbow?"
During what decade did music accompany exercise videos as part of a fitness craze?
This is the number 1 streaming service for music.
What is Spotify?
evolved from rock and roll with influences from R&B, country and other genres; music features drums and has guitar solos; there are many subgenres of this style
What is rock?
This artist was the first winner of American Idol, a competition TV show that features singers.
Who is Kelly Clarkson?
This song, released in the 2000s by the Black-Eyed Peas, discusses the need for more kindness and love and less violence and judgment in society.
What is "Where is the Love?"
This decade was known as "The Roaring_____" because of the roaring economic prosperity the country experienced following World War I.
What is the 1920s?
This music technology created sound with a needle that followed a groove on a rotating disc.
What is record player?
Dramatic themes, virtuosic (showy) singing, large vocal range, lyrics tell a story
What is Broadway?
The first singer to use produce a popular, mainstream song using autotune.
Cher
This song was originally recorded by Dolly Parton but went on to be a hit song for Whitney Houston after she sang it for a movie soundtrack.
What is "I Will Always Love You?"