The Blues
What is the lyric form of the blues?
AAB
The Carter Family was known for taking _____________ and adding harmony
Folk Songs
Jazz started in this decade
1920s
This playback machine becomes popular
The Gramophone
Real life, emotional, raw, etc.
What is the chord structure of the blues
12-bar blues
________________ string bands had a huge influence on Country music
Appalachian
Jazz music is mainly accredited to
Black musicians
By the 1920s every major city has this type of broadcasting
Radio
Who is "The Man in Black"
Johnny Cash
Who is the "King of the Delta Blues"
Robert Johnson
Who was known as the first country music star?
Jimmy Rogers
Jazz is characterized by _______________ (meaning to think of on the spot)
Improvisation
By the 1940s media moves from radio to __________________
Television
Bessie Smith
What tradition did the blues get its Melody and Rhythm from?
African traditions
This radio broadcast spread Country music
Grand Ole Opry
List one style of jazz
Dixieland, Swing, Bebop, Latin
"The Golden Age"
Who is "The King of Country Music"
Hank Williams
What tradition did the blues get its Harmony from?
European hymns
This city is the "capital" of Country music
Nashville
Who is "The Queen of Jazz"
Ella Fitzgerald
This was the most popular variety show
"Toast of the Town"
Gospel and Boogie Woogie