Test Questions: MUSIC

1. Name 5 reasons why the Beatles became a smash. (5)
The beatles became a smash becuse they were charming and charasmatic. Girls loved how their music had harmonies and melodies. They were influenced by Folk and R&B music. There songs are catchy fun and are easy to dance too.

2. Name 3 facts about Elvis. (3)
Elvis had a unique dance with his hips, he sung gospel, country and R&B. His first rock song was "That's alright, Mamma"

3. What is considered the most important decade for Rock and Roll? Why? (2)
1960's because it was the rise of Black Music. One of the first kinds of Black Music that begins to generate action is called Chicago Blues.

4. What were the Black people into then? Describe the type of music. (2)
They were into music that came up from something called Soul. Soul is a mix of gospel and dance R&B.

5. What was one of he most important developments in music in the 80's? How?(2)
MTV, once people started watching music videos the industry started pushing looks, style and image more than music and lyrics.

6. Describe Adult Oriented Rock.(4)
Adult Oriented Rock is boring, soft, "nice", too gentle for young people. Bands in the 70's started hitting this market. They were all tired of Disco dancing.

7.What was the Disco era like? (5)
Disco is black power and the music of that movement. People wore bell bottoms, polyester suits, brown and orange fashion, and had brutal hair. Gay culture became more open. Music becomes HUGE business.

8.What is the Disco sound? (5)
Disco sound is strings in a big sweeping orchestra sound, one beat. Simple melodies, repetitive, and easy to dance too.

9. What were the COOL kids listening to in the early 60's? Why? (2)
They were listening to folk music because it was honest and real.

10. Describe Post Punk. Name 2 bands. (5)
Post Punk is weird, dark, gloomy, sad and interesting music with alot of style. 2 bands would be "Duran Duran" and "U2".