Question: Major Tom was a space astronaut who ____________________________ created as a character for himself.
Correct Answer: a. David Bowie
Question: __________________________ was considered the king of the Bluebeat.
Answer Options: a. Prince Buster b. Desmond Dekker Correct Answer: b. Desmond Dekker
Question: Ian Anderson is the singer/flutist of what band?
Correct Answer: a. Jethro Tull
Question: __________________________ was considered the “Queen of Disco.”
Correct Answer: a. Donna Summer
Question: __________________________ was one of the most successful and influential of the disco groups of the late 70’s and 80’s whose song “Good Times” was sampled by the Sugar Hill Gang in their hit “Rapper’s Delight.”
Correct Answer: a. Chic
Question: __________________________ was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician and was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the band The Wailers.
Correct Answer: a. Bob Marley
Question: Syd Barrett joined with friends from a London architectural school to form this band __________________________.
Correct Answer: a. Pink Floyd
Question: __________________________, a funk group, was known for using bizarre spellings with the names of their tunes.
Correct Answer: a. Sly and the Family Stone
Question: What is the name of French clubs where D.J.’s played recorded dance music rather than using live bands?
Correct Answer: a. Discotheques
Question: What is the British name for Ska?
Answer Options: a. Two-tone b. Bluebeat Correct Answer: b. Bluebeat
Question: PRESENTATION TOPICS: Match the following band to the correct fact.
Answer Options: a. Tupac b. 50 Cent c. Snoop Dogg d. Post Malone Correct Answer: a. Tupac – Which rapper became the “Father of Funk”? b. 50 Cent – This artist took his name from a street in his hometown. c. Snoop Dogg – This artist was discovered while performing at a local club. d. Post Malone – This artist is featured on a track that has over a billion views on YouTube.
Question: What is the classical term for experimental modern techniques?
Correct Answer: a. Avant-garde
Question: Match the correct style to the correct description.
Answer Options: a. Glitter Rock b. Art Rock c. Rock Steady d. Street Funk e. Mento Correct Answer: a. Glitter Rock – Wore androgynous hair-dos and make-up. b. Art Rock – A style that incorporates classical music elements. c. Rock Steady – A Jamaican music that was popular in the late 1960s. d. Street Funk – Style of funk that used more “urban” themes in the lyrics. e. Mento – Jamaican folk music that was a precursor to ska.
Question: David Bowie’s music is simple to define because he adhered to a single style and stayed with the same band for his entire career.
Answer Options: a. True b. False Correct Answer: b. False
Question: Funk songs are often based on an extended vamp on five different chords in progression.
Answer Options: a. True b. False Correct Answer: b. False
Question: Many mento melodies were variants of Swedish folk songs.
Answer Options: a. True b. False Correct Answer: b. False
Question: PRESENTATION TOPICS: Match the following artist to the correct fact.
Answer Options: a. Boyz II Men b. Mötley Crüe c. Journey d. Ween e. Pantera Correct Answer: a. Boyz II Men – Originally from Philadelphia b. Mötley Crüe – Nikki Sixx is known as the bassist c. Journey – This American rock band was formed in 1973 d. Ween – This band is known for their eclectic style e. Pantera – This band is credited for the groove metal subgenre
Question: Many Ska groups used instrumental backing in order to make records.
Answer Options: a. True b. False Correct Answer: a. True
Question: The Moody Blues switched from using an orchestra to using a mellotron because it was cheaper than hiring an orchestra to go on tour.
Answer Options: a. True b. False Correct Answer: a. True