Pre-1920's
What was the main issue with copyright law prior to the 1850's?
What type of performers acted in Revue (professional or amateur?)
Professional
What kind of performers acted in Vaudeville
Amateur
What were guest actors called?
Star Vehicle
What year did Post-Gilded Age start?
1960
What is Ragtime the precursor of? (Hint: Style of music!)
Jazz
What type of plot did a Revue have?
No plot
What class watched Vaudeville? (lower, upper, or middle)?
Lower
What type of ballet did the Gilded Age have a lot of?
Dream ballet
What are musicals that have no plot called?
Concept musicals
Who was the "King of Ragtime"
Scott Joplin
What social class would watch Revue?
Upper class
What tone did Vaudevilles have?
Comedic
What was the tone of the Gilded Age?
Happy
Why did the tone of musicals change during this time?
Wars
This person was nicknamed the "First Lady of Song" and was known for singing in scatt-style.
Ella Fitzgerald
What tone does Vaudeville have?
Enchanting
What humor was in Vaudeville?
Offensive/Crude
What time period was the Gilded Age?
1940-1959
What was the movie we saw clips of during class for the post-gilded age?
Sound of Music
This person was a trumpeter and vocalist known for their raspy voice.
Louis Armstrong
How respected is Revue in comparison to Vaudeville (more or less)?
More
Where could you watch a Vaudeville? (anywhere aka touring or Broadway)?
Touring
Who was the biggest playwright of the time?
Oscar Hammerstein
What was the tone of Post-Gilded Age?
Sadder/more depressing