The Origins of Jazz
This musical style, known for its syncopated rhythm, was popularized by Scott Joplin.
What is ragtime?
Who is Scott Joplin?
This genre of music evolved on Southern plantations and often expresses deep emotion.
What is the blues?
Known as the first rock and roll song, this hit by Bill Haley and the Comets topped the charts in 1954.
What is "Rock Around the Clock"?
Known as the "King of Pop," his album "Thriller" is still the best-selling album of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
Jazz emerged in this city in the early 20th century.
What is New Orleans?
This musician was known for his trumpet playing and popularized scat singing.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This city is considered the birthplace of the blues.
What is the Mississippi Delta?
This rock and roll icon is famous for his "duck walk" and double-string guitar technique.
Who is Chuck Berry?
This style of music is constantly changing to reflect the trends in popular culture.
What is pop music?
This famous blues singer helped blur the lines between blues and early jazz.
Who is Bessie Smith?
This trombonist led a famous big band in the 1940s before joining the military during WWII.
Who is Glenn Miller?
This musical style, based on a specific chord structure, heavily influenced the development of blues.
What is 12-bar blues?
Rock and roll music is characterized by the use of this instrument and a driving beat.
What is the electric guitar?
Pop music is known for songs lasting between 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes, and these repetitious refrains.
What are choruses?
This unique vocal jazz technique involves singing with nonsensical syllables.
What is scat singing?
After moving to Chicago, this musician joined “King” Oliver's Creole jazz band.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
Known as the “Father of the Blues,” he claimed the blues were revealed to him by a street guitarist.
Who is W.C. Handy?
This phenomenon was sparked when The Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964.
What is Beatlemania?
In addition to Michael Jackson, this pop icon is known for her provocative style and influence on pop music.
Who is Madonna?
Amongst German waltzes and French quadrilles, Jazz was influenced by musical traditions brought to America by immigrants, including this European dance style.
What are Irish Jigs?
This guitarist, known for his “Gypsy Jazz” style, was popular in the 1930s.
Who is Django Reinhardt?
This legendary blues musician, known for hits like "The Thrill is Gone," was known as “Beale Street Blues Boy.”
Who is B.B. King?
This band, known for hits like "I Want to Hold Your Hand," led the British Invasion.
Who are the Beatles?
This American pop star known for her songwriting skills and album "1989" has a huge following among teenagers.
Who is Taylor Swift?