Question 1

Which of the following genres chronologically followed punk,adopted some of punk's stage movements,but was less political?&#10;A) new wave&#10;B) grunge&#10;C) disco&#10;D) techno

Accepted Answer

New wave emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a response to punk rock. While new wave borrowed some of punk's stage movements and DIY ethos, it was generally less politically charged and focused more on pop hooks and electronic sounds. Grunge emerged in the late 1980s and 1990s, after punk and new wave, and had a different set of influences and characteristics. Disco was a popular genre in the late 1970s, but it preceded punk and was distinct in its sound and cultural context. Techno emerged in the 1980s, but it had a different set of origins and characteristics than punk or new wave.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a term associated with electronic dance music?&#10;A) house&#10;B) techno&#10;C) punk&#10;D) electro

Accepted Answer

House, Techno, and Electro are all subgenres of electronic dance music. Punk, however, is not associated with this genre.

Question 3

A notation system for scratching would not be technically possible.

Accepted Answer

It is technically possible to create a notation system for scratching, as many DJs have done so already. Various systems exist, including traditional music notation adapted for scratch techniques, scratch notation using graphic symbols or diagrams, and even video tutorials or visual aids.

Question 4

Art rock frequently employs use of a brass section.

Accepted Answer

Art rock often incorporates non-traditional rock instruments such as brass, strings, and woodwinds, in addition to the more typical guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards.

Question 5

Rapidly spoken words accompanied by funk-style rhythms is characteristic of&#10;A) grunge&#10;B) rap&#10;C) reggae&#10;D) punk

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Rapidly spoken words accompanied by funk-style rhythms is a defining characteristic of rap. Grunge and punk have slower tempos, while reggae typically has a slower pace with a distinct off-beat rhythm.

Question 6

Which of the following artists focused on socially relevant topics ranging from the Vietnam War to world hunger?&#10;A) Bruce Springsteen&#10;B) Madonna&#10;C) Paul McCartney&#10;D) Kurt Cobaine

Accepted Answer

Bruce Springsteen has been known for addressing social issues through his music, including anti-war sentiments during the Vietnam War era and addressing poverty and economic inequality in his later works. Madonna, Paul McCartney, and Kurt Cobain have also touched on social issues in their music, but Springsteen is the most closely associated with this theme.

Question 7

Grunge is also referred to as the _________ sound.&#10;A) San Francisco&#10;B) Chicago&#10;C) Seattle&#10;D) New York

Accepted Answer

Grunge originated in Seattle in the mid-1980s and is often referred to as the Seattle sound. Bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden are some of the most well-known grunge bands that emerged from the Seattle music scene.

Question 8

Grunge originated in the Seattle area.

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Grunge originated in the Seattle area in the mid-1980s and became popular in the early 1990s, with bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden defining the genre.

Question 9

&#34;Chicago&#34; was a group that incorporated jazz elements into rock.

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Chicago was known for incorporating horns and jazz-style arrangements into their rock music, making them a legendary example of jazz-rock fusion.

Question 10

Make a list of several rock genres discussed in the last two chapters,dividing them into politically motivated versus &#34;pure entertainment&#34; categories.&#10;Possible

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Question 11

Hip-hop grew out of the rap movement.

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Question 12

Disco was a commercial _________ music.&#10;A) dance&#10;B) concert&#10;C) movie&#10;D) folk

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Question 13

The earliest roots of disco are in the 1970s.

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Question 14

Which of the following was least influential on the development of rap?&#10;A) urban street jive&#10;B) Afro-Caribbean techniques&#10;C) Motown&#10;D) black radio DJs

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Question 15

Punk began in America in&#10;A) New York&#10;B) San Francisco&#10;C) Detroit&#10;D) Chicago

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Question 16

Which of the following genres viewed performance as art,and had many art students among its proponents?&#10;A) grunge&#10;B) punk&#10;C) disco&#10;D) house

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Question 17

Which of the following was a movie that helped stimulate the success of disco?&#10;A) Saturday Night Fever&#10;B) The New York Dolls&#10;C) Philadelphia&#10;D) Thriller

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Deck 17: Popular Music Since 1970