Natalie Flashcard Day 2

Front

Which of the following musical genres influenced the development of rock and roll? Jazz, Classical, and Folk; Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, and Country; Opera, Disco, and Reggae; Salsa, Electronic, and Ambient

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Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, and Country

Front

Who is credited with coining the term "rock and roll" to describe the new musical genre?

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Allan Freed

Front

What event in 1955 is widely believed to have marked the beginning of the rock and roll era? Options: The release of Elvis Presley's first album. The premiere of the film "Blackboard Jungle" featuring "Rock Around the Clock". The first televised rock and roll concert. The establishment of the first rock and roll radio station.

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The premiere of the film "Blackboard Jungle" featuring "Rock Around the Clock".

Front

How did Pat Boone contribute to rock and roll's mainstream appeal in the 1950s?

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By covering Rhythm and Blues hits with a clean-cut, pop-influenced approach.

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Which of the following events contributed to a perceived decline in rock and roll's popularity in the late 1950s? The rise of teen idols like Bobby Darin and Ricky Nelson. The emergence of new subgenres such as Rockabilly and Doo-Wop. The Iowa plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. The increasing influence of African American R&B acts on the charts.

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The Iowa plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens.

Front

Elvis Presley was seen as _______

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Dangerous

Front

Who created the term "Rock and Roll"?

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Alan Freed

Front

Which female artist combined gospel and blues music?

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe