Musicians
Music Styles
1960s
1970s
1980s
100

Known as "The King of Rock and Roll".

Who is Elvis Presley?

100

This style of music combines Blues and Country.

What is Rock-a-billy?

100

This war defined the decade and prompted musicians to create protest songs.

What is the Vietnam War?

100

This film was made popular during the Disco Era and featured music by The Bee Gees.

What is Saturday Night Fever?

100

This device allowed you to listen to music on the go and played cassette tapes.

What is a Walkman?

200

A band from England that had 4 members and created a mania.

Who are the Beatles?

200

Dances such as the Boot Scootin' Boogie and the Two Step were inspired by this style of music.

What is Country Western?

200

Style of music credited to producer Barry Gordy that originated in Detroit.

What is Motown?

200

A place for young men to hang out for recreation and the title of a song by the Village People.

What is the YMCA?

200

The first 24 hour cable tv station devoted to music.

What is MTV?

300

This duo is known for singing mellow Folk Music during the 1970s.

Who are Simon and Garfunkel?

300

Trumpets, trombones, and saxophones are the main wind instruments in this style of music.

What is Jazz?

300

The popularity of bands from England such as The Rolling Stones and the Beatles in the United States.

What is the British Invasion?

300

This type of music contained lyrics that were typically politically or socially motivated and it featured a strong bass line.

What is Funk music?

300

This dance move was made popular by Michael Jackson.

What is the Moonwalk?

400

A group of brothers known for singing Disco music.

Who are The Bee Gees?

400

Type of music that began in the 1950s and gave American teens the perfect excuse to learn new dances and rebel.

What is Rock and Roll?

400

Ed Sullivan and Steve Allen hosted this type of television show.

What is a Variety Show?

400

A musical produced by Quincy Jones that featured an African American cast and was adapted from a classic story.

What is the Wiz?

400

An electronic instrument that is similar to a piano and can create sound effects.

What is a synthesizer?

500

This performer was famous for his dance moves and his career spanned several decades.

Who is Michael Jackson?

500

Type of music that became popular in night clubs and dance clubs in the 1970s.

What is Disco?

500

A 3 day music festival that had almost half a million attendees.

What is Woodstock?

500
The name for a club that featured Disco music and dancing.
What is a Discotheque?
500

These were played on MTV and allowed musicians and bands to act out the song.

What are music videos?