Divas
What is Aretha Franklin’s title as recognized in the music industry?
Queen of Soul
Who is the lead singer of The Rolling Stones?
Mick Jagger
What wind instrument is closely associated with Scottish folk music?
Bagpipe
What type of music is “muzak”?
Muzak is a brand name developed in the 1920s, devoted to creating unobtrusive but compelling continuous background music for public spaces like airports, restaurants, and hotels.
What American rock band is known for their hits “Hotel California” and “Take It Easy”?
Eagles
What is the title of Etta James’ signature song that became a symbol of enduring love?
At Last
Who were the members of The Everly Brothers?
Don Everly and Phil Everly.
In what country was the banjo invented?
The United States. Along with the fiddle, the banjo is a mainstay of American styles of music, such as bluegrass and old-time music.
What genre did Ray Charles masterfully blend with R&B, creating a unique style?
Soul.
What dance craze did Chuck Berry introduce to the world with his song “School Day”?
The duck walk
Which Brenda Lee song became a holiday classic and is played frequently during the Christmas season?
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
What were the names of the two members of The Righteous Brothers?
Answer: Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield.
Which musical instrument is Jerry Lee Lewis renowned for playing with great skill?
Piano
What influential genre did The Isley Brothers contribute to, especially with their hit song “Shout”?
Rhythm and Blues (R&B) / Soul
In addition to his music career, Dean Martin was a member of what famous entertainment group in Hollywood?
The Rat Pack
Who was the lead singer of The Supremes?
Diana Ross
What was the original name of the duo before they became known as Simon & Garfunkel?
Tom & Jerry.
Adjusting the pitch of a musical instrument is also known as what?
Tuning.
Which classical music composer composed the “Moonlight Sonata”?
Ludwig van Beethoven.
What famous album by The Beach Boys is often hailed as one of the greatest of all time and one of the best and most influential albums in pop music?
"Pet sounds"
What was Paula Abdul’s first Top 40 hit?
“Straight Up”
What was the name of Buddy Holly’s backing band?
The Crickets.
What is Chuck Berry’s famous guitar-shaped stage prop?
His cherry red Gibson guitar.
Which iconic opera features the famous line “Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!”?
The Barber of Seville.
What Russian composer is known for his ballet scores, including “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker”?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.