Music of the 40s & 50s

All About the 50s

100

This theme park opened its doors in 1955 and filled California with its magic.

Disneyland

200

With the invention of the Microwave in the 1940s, this meal become not only popular, but a fun activity for the family.

Tv Dinners

300

After WWII, America entered a silent war with Russia to be the first country in space. What organization was founded in 1958 because of this?

NASA

400

This Social and Political movement sparked controversy throughout America in the 1950s. It brought forth the question "If all men are created equal, then why do we separate and ostracize some?"

Civil Rights Movement

500

I Love Lucy was not only a popular TV show of the 50s. What was the social impact it had on America?

First show to be owned and written by a woman. (Lucille Ball)

Artists of the Decades

100

Known as the King of Rock N Roll and pioneer of Rockabilly.

Elvis Presley

200

Known as "The Killer" this singer songwriter was a wild man on the piano.

Jerry Lee Lewis

300

Known as the King of Swing this clarinet player led his band in many a dance hall

Benny Goodman

400

This Singer/Songwriter was known for pioneering mid-50s rock music. He tragically lost his life at 22 in a plane crash.

Buddy Holly

500

All three of our 50s artists represent a different side of what Genre of Music?

Rock N Roll

Name that Genre 50s

100

Most popular genres based of dance rhythms causing you move

Rock N Roll

200

A form of folk music with country influence, usually played with homemade instruments!

Skiffle

300

As Rock becomes more and more popular, several british rock artists were becoming popular in the US bringing with them their own version of Rock

British Rock

400

A raw form of rock n roll that is often fast paced and energetic!

Garage Rock

500

A form of rock n roll that still utilized elements of country in its songs!

Rockabilly

Name the Genre 40s

100

a form of jazz that had dance-like rhythms and was energetic!

Swing

200

 form of Jazz that was VERY fast paced!

Bebop

300

Standing for “Rhythm & Blues” this form of music is the predecessor to rock!

R&B

400

 a slower form of jazz that placed heavy emphasis on vocal harmonies!

Doowop

500

A form of jazz consisting of several instrumental parts. Often in Movies or Tv Shows

Big band

40s

100

• What form of entertainment became popular in the 40’s?

Movies

200

Due to WWII draft over half of our men across seas, what event happened that raised the overall respect for women?

Women joining the workforce

300

This style of music was a form of jazz that had dance-like rhythms and was energetic!

Swing

400

• Know as the “First True Lady of Song” this African-American singer became the first woman to write and perform her own songs. Laying the foundation for many African-American musicians to come.

Ella Fitzgerald

500

What are the 3 purposes of war songs

1. Boost Morale

2. Purchase War Bonds

3. Convince men to enlist