Popular Music 1950s Flashcard

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What was the major influence on the emergence of rock and roll in the 1950s? Options: Classical music, Folk music, Jazz music, Rhythm and Blues

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Rhythm and Blues

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Who is credited with coining the term "rock and roll"?

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Alan Freed

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How did television impact the music industry in the 1950s?

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It reshaped music consumption and increased competition.

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Which of the following was NOT a key figure in 1950s music? Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Paul McCartney

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Paul McCartney

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What was the main role of radio DJs in the 1950s?

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Promoting and popularizing new music genres

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What major scandal affected the music industry in the 1950s?

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The payola scandal

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Why was Elvis Presley considered a cultural icon?

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He blended R&B, gospel, and country into mainstream music.

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How did the introduction of the Top 40 format influence radio?

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It helped radio stations survive by focusing on music programming.

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What role did rock and roll play in teenage culture during the 1950s?

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It became the anthem of teenage rebellion and independence.

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What was one of the major contributions of 1950s music?

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It helped break racial barriers in the music industry