Music
Slang
New Musical Inventions
Michigan in the 1920's
100
What was the new type of music that become popular?
Jazz
100
what is the meaning of joint?
a cool place to hang or go to
100
What was a "sound-on-disk"?
Music and dialogue were recorded on waxed records
100
During which 1920's year (1920-1929) did we see the first women elected to state Senate?
1920
200
Who was one of the most famous Jazz?
Louis Armstrong
200
what is the meaning of bees knees?
its a different way to call someone attractive
200
Before the carbon button microphone was invented what did musicians use to record music?
A "recording horn" aka a megaphone
200
During which 1920's year (1920-1929) did we see the first women elected to state House?
1924
300
What other aspects of life did Jazz influences?
Dances, fashion, and culture.
300
what is the meaning of bluenose?
someone who puts a damper mood on things
300
what kinds of movies did the electrical recordings pave the way for?
"talking pictures/talkies" aka the first movies incorporating sound.
300
During which 1920's year (1920-1929) did we see the first woman in the nation's history to successfully defend a murder case?
1926
400
What other music was popular in the 20's?
blues and ragtime
400
what is the meaning of banks closed?
its something you would say to a couple thats showing a little to much pda its similar to " get a room"
400
What is a Recording Lathe?
A machine that made and cut records. Disc cutting lathes were also used to produce broadcast transcription discs and for direct-to-disc recording.
400
What year did the Detroit Thanksgiving parade start?
1924
500
How much was the radio in the 20's?
A new radio could be over $200
500
what is the meaning of don't take any wooden nickels?
it means don't do anything stupid ( I think everyone can understand how stupid it would be to take a wooden nickel )
500
what is a Vitaphone?
A sound film system used for feature films.
500
World’s first four-way traffic signal with red, yellow and green lights appears in Detroit in which year?
1920