1940s
Musical Instruments
1950s
Name that Tune
Country Music
100

This popular Glen Miller song spent 12 weeks at number one.

What is "In the Mood"

100

This instrument has 88 keys and was the most popular instrument of the Ragtime era.

What is a piano.

100

This singer is known best for his song "Nothin' but a Hound Dog."

Who is Elvis Presley

100

Name this famous country artist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyS12e4-zTs

Who is Johnny Cash.

200

In 1942, the number one song was "White Christmas" sung by which artist?

Who is Bing Crosby

200

Mariachi bands often use different sizes of this instrument.

What is the guitar.

200

The 1950s saw the emergence of this type of music.

What is Rock n' Roll.

200

According to a popular country song, "If you're going to play in Texas, you gotta have a "what" in the band?

What is a fiddle.

300

Name this popular 1941 tune by Duke Ellington.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhuzhkPpKz0

What is "Take the A-Train.

300

This instrument is played by blowing into holes on its side.

What is the harmonica.

300

Name this 1959 hit, by Bobby Darin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEllHMWkXEU

What is "Mack the Knife."

300

What is "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy."

300

This person is known as the King of Outlaw Country Music.

Who is Willie Nelson.

400

Who sang the 1945 hit, "Rum & Coca Cola?"

Who are the Andrews Sisters.

400

Louis Armstrong, Dizzie Gillespi, and Wynton Marsalis are known for playing what instrument?

What is the trumpet.

400

This singer from the 1950s died tragically in a plane crash.

Who is Buddy Holly.

400

What is "Georgia on my Mind."

400

This famous county artist has the most number one country hits of all time.

Who is George Strait.

500

Name this popular tune from 1949.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFzViYkZAz4

What is "La Vie En Rose" by Edith Piaf

500

What is the name of this instrument?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd9xha3vk58

What is the xylophone.

500

Name the artist who sings this song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf4rxCB4lys

Who is Chuck Berry.

500

This American Country Music stage was founded on November 28, 1925.

What is the Grand Ole Opry.