Bluegrass
Jazz
Rock and Roll
British Invasion
Motown
100
Some people describe Bluegrass as having this type of sound.
What is a "high, lonely sound?"
100
Jazz blossomed in this decade.
What is the 1920's?
100
Rock music came out of this state in the 1950's.
What is Tennessee?
100
This decade was a time of cultural and social revolution.
What is the 1960's?
100
This man founded Motown Records.
Who is Berry Gordy?
200
Fiddle, banjo, guitar, upright bass and mandolin are all categorized as this type of instrument.
What is an acoustic instrument?
200
The 20's were known as this "age".
What is the "Jazz Age"?
200
Rock and roll in the 50's was often referred to as this.
What is Rockabilly?
200
This band single-handedly launched the British Invasion.
Who are the Beatles?
200
"Motown" came out of this city.
What is Detroit?
300
Bluegrass is a mixture of these two genres of music.
What are country and jazz?
300
People from this continent were mixing their traditional music with Latin, European and Carribean influences.
What is Africa?
300
He was known as the "King of Rock and Roll".
Who is Elvis Presley?
300
The British invasion describes a period of time when artists from this country became more popular in the United States.
What is Britain?
300
This all-female group was the most popular Motown group of the 1960's.
Who are Diana Ross and the Supremes?
400
This band was formed under the direction of Bill Monroe.
Who are the Bluegrass Boys?
400
Jazz began in these communities.
What are slave communities?
400
Rock and roll featured instruments that have been amplified in this manner.
What is electronically amplified?
400
The Beatles became popular in the United States in this year.
What is 1963?
400
This group was known for their flashy suits.
Who are the Temptations?
500
This Stanley Brothers song helped define bluegrass music.
What is "Molly and Tenbrooks"?
500
This famous jazz trumpeter was also known for his deep voice.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
500
This man was the first to record the hit, "Blue Suede Shoes".
Who is Carl Perkins?
500
The time period from 1962-1966 when the Beatles were most popular.
What is Beatlemania?
500
Motown was known for popularizing this type of music.
What is soul?
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