Motown/Soul
What is Motown
Motown was a popular record company in the 1960's.
The difference between pop and R&B
Pop was faster and less sorrowful, whereas R&B was slower.
Who wrote the magic flute
Mozart
What word did the term "disco" come from
Discotheque
Do most graffiti artists sign their name to their work?
No. As it is considered vandalism, they could be punished.
Provided the original Motown sound
The Funk Brothers
The name of the band that had Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak in it
Silk Sonic
What language is the opera La Traviata in?
Italian
The name of the television program that showcased fashion, music, and dance
Soul-Train
Where does the term B-boy come from?
It comes from the word "break dancing."
Where were the Marvelettes from?
Inkster, Michigan
Where was Bruno Mars born?
Honolulu, Hawaii
The name of one of the most famous songs in Toy Story
You've Got a Friend in Me
The genres influenced disco music?
Motown, funk, salsa, and soul
What makes a song a protest song?
Any song can be a protest song if it makes the audience and musician think of the intended issue.
Which Marvelettes song did the Beatles cover?
Please, Mr. Postman
True or False
There was a lot of overlap between pop and R&B.
True
Who wrote the music for the Lion King?
Elton John
The decade in which disco resurfaced and was played again on the radios
The 1990's
What are the four pillars of hip-hop?
DJ-ing, MC-ing, Breakdancing, and Writing graffiti or art on streets
One of the most famous songs by The Temptations
"My Girl"
Anderson Paak's original stage name
Breezy Love Joy
In what scene does Cavaradossi sing e Lucevan le Stelle
When he is about to be executed
What were five fashion trends from the disco era?
Plaid, Patterns, Leather and shiny fabrics, Sequins, and Mini dresses
Why is Tupac considered a “controversial” musician?
He wrote music that contradicted his life. He also wrote music relating to oppression.