Classical Music
Where did western classical music originate from?
Western Europe, more specifically countries like England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Italy
Where did jazz originate from?
New Orleans
What does R&B stand for?
Rhythm and blues
What are the two countries where pop music first originated from?
United States and the United Kingdom in the 1950s
What is the name of the internationally famous rock band from Liverpool in the 1960s?
The Beatles
Who is called the "father of classical music"?
Johann Sebastian Bach
Which time period was jazz most popular?
The 1920's
Where and when did hip-hop start?
New York City in the 1970s
What word is "pop" an abbreviation of?
Popular
What is Elvis Presley also known as?
The King of Rock and Roll
Who is called the "mother of music"?
George Frideric Handel
American trumpeter, composer, vocalist, and actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
Blues, pop music, jazz, and gospel music
Who is referred to as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
Who are the four members of The Beatles?
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr
At what age did Mozart write his first symphony?
Eight years old
What is one characteristic of jazz that makes it different from other genres?
Improvisation
Where did R&B originate from?
African-American communities in the 1940s
Which two countries dominate the pop music industry?
The United States and the United Kingdom
Name at least 3 instruments that are part of a typical rock band
Answers include electric guitar, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, musical keyboard and a set of drums
What is the difference between Baroque music and classical music when it comes to the way they use orchestras when producing distinctive sounds?
Baroque music: heavy
Classical music: light and airy
What are the two parent genres of jazz?
Blues and ragtime
Why is hip-hop called hip-hop?
The "hip" means "trendy" or "fashionable" and "hop" is the leaping movement
What year was the term "pop music" first used?
1926
What are the five common characteristics of rock music?
1. Drums
2. Guitar
3. Members
4. Bombastic sound
5. Cymbals