1920s hits
1930s Sounds
1940s Favorites
1950s Rock and Roll
Styles and Instruments
100

Name the dance that was popular with this type of music. 

The Charleston

100

Listen to this Big band piece. What is the musical style?

Swing

100

Listen to this crooner. Who is the singer?

Frank Sinatra

100

Listen to this upbeat rock intro. Name the song.

Rock Around the Clock

100

Listen to this solo. What instrument do you hear?

Clarinet (Benny Goodman)

200

What decade is this jazz trumpet clip from?

The 1920s

200

Listen to this vocal excerpt. Which singer might this be?

Cab Calloway

200

Listen to this wartime swing excerpt. What decade is it from?

1940s

200

Listen to this vocal excerpt. Who is the singer?

Elvis Presley

200

Listen to this rhythm. Clap it back to me.

Only accept correct rhythm

300

What style of music is this piano playing?

Ragtime

300

What genre is this blues vocal?

Blues

300

Listen to this vocal style. Is this crooning, big band, or boogie-woogie?

Crooner

300

Listen to this vocal harmony. What style is this?

Doo-wop

300

Listen to this clip. Is the dynamic piano or forte?

Forte 

400

Which jazz artist is famous for this style?

Louis Armstrong

400

Listen to this blues/swing mix. What decade does this represent?

1930s

400

Listen to this holiday classic. Name the singer.

Bing Crosby

400

Listen to this guitar-driven excerpt. What decade is this from?

1950s

400

Listen to this excerpt. Name the decade and style.

1920s jazz

500

Listen to this recording. Name two instruments you hear in this 1920s jazz band clip

Trumpet, Clarinet, Piano, Drums, Etc. 

500

Listen to this brass heavy instrumental section. Name two instruments you hear.

Trumpet, trombone, saxophone

500

What style is this piano excerpt?

Boogie-woogie

500

Listen to this mixed rock and roll section. Name two instruments you hear. 

Guitar, bass, drums, piano, saxophone

500

Listen to the ensemble. Name at least three instruments you hear.

Trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, drums, saxophone, etc. 

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