40s
50s
60s
70s
80s
100
This is an instrument used in many popular songs of the 40s. What is this instrument called?
Trombone.
100
This is an instrument used in many popular songs of the 50s. What is this instrument called?
Saxophone.
100
This is an instrument used in many popular songs of the 60s. What is this instrument called?
Bass Guitar.
100
This is an instrument used in many popular songs of the 70s. What is this instrument called?
Stratocaster Electric Guitar.
100
This is an instrument used in many popular songs of the 80s. What is this instrument called?
Electronic Drumset.
200
What is the name of this popular 40s dance associated with the increasing popularity of Cuban music and first performed by Perez Prado?
The Mambo.
200
What is the name of this popular 50s dance invented by Ken Russel that consists of fast and creative hand movements and is often associated with rhythm and blues?
The Hand Jive.
200
What is the name of this popular 60s dance popularized by Michael Jackson in which one moves in a mechanical and rigid way?
The Robot.
200
What is the name of this popular 70s dance featured in Saturday Night Fever?
Disco.
200
What is the name of this popular 80s dance in which a person travels backwards while looking like they are going forwards?
The Moonwalk.
300
What's the name of this popular song released by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1940?
"In the Mood."
300
What's the name of this popular song released by Elvis Presley in 1957?
"Jailhouse Rock."
300
What's the name of this popular song released by The Beach Boys in 1966?
"Wouldn't It Be Nice."
300
What's the name of this popular song released by Looking Glass in 1972?
"Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)."
300
What's the name of this popular song released by Michael Jackson in 1982?
"Thriller."
400
What is the name of this singer?
Billie Holiday.
400
What is the name of this musician?
Elvis Presley.
400
What is the name of this band?
The Beatles.
400
What is the name of this musician?
Stevie Wonder.
400
What is the name of this musician?
Prince.
500
These genres of music were very popular in the 40s with big artists of the time including:
The Dorsey Brothers, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Swing, Jazz, Blues, and Big Band.
500
These genres of music were very popular in the 50s with big artists of the time including:
Elvis Presley, Charlie Parker, and Johnny Cash.
Rock and Roll, Bebop, and Country.
500
These genres of music were very popular in the 60s with big artists of the time including:
The Beatles and The Supremes.
Rock (The British Invasion) and Motown.
500
These genres of music were very popular in the 70s with big artists of the time including:
The Bee Gees and Earth, Wind, & Fire.
Disco and R&B.
500
These genres of music were very popular in the 80s with big artists of the time including:
David Bowie and Elton John.
Glam Rock and Pop.