Artist and Music from the 1980s

Techno pop and New Wave

100

What are 2 Elements that define the Technopop Genre?

Acceptable answers:

blend of electronic and dance elements, often incorporating catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms.

200

The super group Duran Duran wrote this hit song?

Hungry like the wolf

300

What New Order hit song spoke about a sad day of the week?

Blue monday

400

What 2 elements are indicative of the New Wave Genre?

Acceptable Answers:

Key characteristics include Pop-Oriented, Electronic Sounds, Quirky/Humorous and Distinct visual styles.

500

The mega hit classic "Take on Me" was written by what one hit wonder?

A-Ha

Hard Rock andPunk

100

The mega hit arena rock song "Don't Stop Believing" was written by what group?

Journey

200

What is a key characteristic of the Hard Rock Genre?

Acceptable Answers:

• A heavy emphasis on stage presence, elaborate costumes, and "hair metal" styles.
• Catchy riffs, memorable melodies, and anthemic choruses.
• Distorted guitars and shredding guitar solos 
• powerful and emotional ballads. 

300

What was the hit song by "Straight Edge" punk band Minor Threat?

Straight Edge

400

What Metallica hit song displayed the horrors of World War 1?

One

500

What are the key elements of Punk music?

Acceptable Answers:

raw energy, rebellious spirit and a commitment to anti-establishment. The music favored fast tempos and short songs. Lyrics addressed social and political issues, critiquing authority and societal structures.  

House and Eurodance

100

The hit song “pump up the jam” was written by this group from Belgium?

Technotronics

200

House music utilized 2 iconic machines made by Roland were used to create the beats and the music?

Roland 909 drum machine and the Roland TB-303 synthesizer

300

What U.S. city is responsible for the creation of house music??

The South-Side of Chicago

400

What part of Europe did eurodance/eurodisco originate from?

Central Europe 

500

The song “Your Love” was written by what legendary DJ, also known as the “Godfather of House”?

DJ Frankie Knuckles

Hip-Hop/Rap andSoul

100

What elements (at least 2) that make up Hip-Hop/Rap?

Acceptable answers:

• This involved putting spoken-word poetry to a beat. The artistic handling of beats and music, using turntables. Hip-hop's dance form, featuring moves like top rock, footwork, back rock, freezes, and power moves. The painting of highly stylized graffiti on walls and other surfaces, serving as a visual expression of the hip-hop movement. Understanding the history and evolution of hip-hop culture.

200

The pioneer song, 6 in the morning, is considered the first ever rap song.  What artists composed it?

Ice-T

300

The song “You Give Good Love” was written by this mega star diva?

Whitney Houston

400

Straight out Compton was written by which California Gangsta Rap group?

NWA

500

What are 2 elements that define the Soul genre? 

foundations of soul, funk, and disco while also incorporating elements of electronic dance music and R&B. It's characterized by smooth, often danceable rhythms, and incorporates electronic instruments and production techniques.

Pop Rock

100

What artist wrote the song “Billie Jean” and was the top selling artist of the 1980’s

Michael Jackson

200

Who wrote the song “Like a Prayer”and was known for outrageous outfits and stage shows?

Madonna

300

What are 3 elements of Pop Rock Music?

a fusion genre, is characterized by a strong commercial appeal with emphasis on professional songwriting and recording, while rock music often emphasizes attitude. It emerged in the 1980s, influenced by new wave and electronic music. In addition the music incorporated synth pop influence, visual stylings, and catchy melodies.

400

This hit song written by the Eurythmics was extremely popular in the 1980’s? 

Sweet Dreams

500

What hit song written by Prince talked about a party before the millenium?

Party like its 1999