Classical
Who is the film composer who wrote music for "Star Wars", "Jurassic Park", and "Indiana Jones"?
John Williams
What main instrument did Miles Davis play?
Trumpet
True or False: Elvis Presley started professional music lessons from a young age.
FALSE
What does R&B stand for?
DOUBLE POINTS: What term did this replace?
Rhythm & Blues | replaced "Race Music"
What Kanye West song was written/recorded after a near-fatal car crash while his jaw was wired shut?
Through the Wire
What Classical Era composer wrote the melody from the tune "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
What country was Ska primarily developed in?
Jamaica
Name 3 subgenres of rock music
Folk Rock, Country Rock, Jazz Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk, Rockabilly
Who is referred to as the "Princess of Pop"?
Britney Spears
Explain the difference between a DJ and an MC
DJs - use and often manipulate pre-recorded tracks as a backdrop to the rap
MC - derived from master of ceremonies but referring to the actual rapper
What Classical Era composer wrote the piano solo "Fur Elise"?
Ludwig van Beethoven
What city was Bebop born in?
New York City
Name a jazz-rock band that is well known for using brass and horn sections in their music
Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Weather Report
What R&B artist had the most viewed MTV: Unplugged session since Nirvana's?
Alicia Keys
What city is credited with the origin of rap music?
Bronx, NY
Which of the following is NOT a Baroque composer?
Antonio Vivaldi | Frederic Chopin | Johann Sebastian Bach | Frederic Handel
Frederic Chopin
Define the musical term "Tutti"
All sections playing melodic line in harmony
What artist is given the nickname "Godfather of Punk"?
David Bowie
What type of swing was introduced to R&B in the 1980s?
New Jack Swing
What are the 2 main categories of hardcore rap?
Gangsta Rap and Conscious Rap
What is John Philip Sousa's trademarked name?
The March King
Name the 2 types of swing.
DOUBLE POINTS: Describe the different characteristics of each type.
Sweet Swing: slower tempo, less improv, slight swing, upper class feel
Hot Swing: faster tempo, long improv sections, experimental, rough blues
What made Chuck Berry's guitar playing so unusual for his time?
He used very advanced techniques and was very technically advanced, which was uncommon in the 1950s
What was the accomplishment made by Alice in Chain's debut album, "Facelift"?
First grunge album to sell over 1 million copies
Who are the 2 headlining artists of the East/West Coast debate? Which coast does each belong to?
The Notorious B.I.G. (East) & Tupac (West)